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Wednesday, January 17 2007

Quinceañera (2005)

Much like a well-meaning but bewildered child stuck in the awkward years between childhood and adolescence, Quinceañera is too unsure of its self to be assertive and, thus, lacks an identity (good or bad).


Tuesday, August 8 2006

Quinceañera (2005)

Both cast off as "liars" by their families, Magdalena and Carlos assume one another's truths.


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