The Substitute

Overview

Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.

Cast

Juan Minujín

Lucio

Bárbara Lennie

Mariela

Alfredo Castro

El Chileno

Rita Cortese

Amalia

N/A

María Merlino

Clara

N/A

Lucas Arrúa

Dilan

N/A

Renata Lerman

Sol

Martín Kohan

Agustín Rittano

El Perro Olmos

N/A

Belen Enguidanos

Vanesa (voice)