Plot Summary

At age 13, a street kid known as "El Polaquito" makes his living mostly by singing tangos on Buenos Aires commuter trains. He falls in love with a 16 year old prostitute, also working for the Mafia controlling child exploitation in one of Argentina's busiest train stations. He tries to rescue her from this cruel life with no future. But to do so, he must confront the ruthless adult gang leaders, as well as the young kids who protect them, believing that this Mafia is truly their only option.

Movie Details

Original Title
El Polaquito
Status
released
Original Language
es

Where to watch free (US)

Plex
Plex Channel

Production Companies

Alma Alta International Pictures
Area Digital
TVE logoTVE
Canal+ España logoCanal+ España
Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales logoInstituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales
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