Following the book on classroom drama led by a fish-out-of-water teacher in a tough neighborhood, The Substitute rises above the curve to deliver a grounded film that successfully balances tension with thoughtful social insights.
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The Substitute

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Director -
Diego Lerman , Nicolás Avruj -
Producer -
Diego Lerman -
Screenwriter -
Diego Lerman , Luciana De Mello , Maria Meira , Diego Lerman , Maria Meira , Luciana De Mello -
Production Co -
Campo Cine , Arcadia Motion Pictures , Bord Cadre Films , Pimienta Films -
Genre -
Drama -
Original Language -
Spanish -
Runtime -
1h 50m