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The Mole Agent
Increasingly concerned about the wellbeing of his mother inside a nursing home, Romulo decides its time to take action and hires a mole to spy on her, in this heartwarming documentary.
Documentary 2020 90 mins
Director: Maite Alberdi
Overview
The Mole Agent is a hilarious and engrossing documentary about the lengths we go to to look after those we love. Cast in the role of a Chilean spy, 83-year-old Sergio is placed inside a nursing home to check up on detective Romulo's mother, however finds himself becoming increasingly entangled in resident's lives. Winner of the Best European Film Audience Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival, The Mole Agent is equal parts spy thriller and crowd-pleasing documentary.
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