Dust on the Tongue

A grandfather, in the final stage of his existence, asks two of his grandchildren to kill him because he wants to die by the hand of someone who bears his own blood. However, the young children discover a truth that will make them take the opposite decision.

Cast

Jairo Salcedo

as Silvio Vega

Gabriel Mejía

as Fernando

Alma Rodríguez

as Lucía

Oliva Rondón

as Oliva

David Palacios

as Pacho

Mauricio Silva

as Agustín

Sonia Unda

as Ana

Julio Mauricio Acevedo

as Silvio archivo

Rosa Avella

as Voz de la abuela

Luz Mery de Salcedo

as Sofía

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