A street urchin's earnest dreams of stardom meet the gritty reality of Colombian life.
Melancholy and uplifting. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on true events.
Streaming on Tubi (free).
There is no US rating to lean on, so here is what we tagged: moderate sex and nudity, and some strong language.
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The life story of Colombian film star Lady Tabares, who was plucked off the mean streets to star in a film and quickly rose to fame.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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