

Ercilia Pepín: ejemplo de enseñanza, patriotismo y dignidad
Overview
The life of Dominican teacher, patriot and activist Ercilia Pepín.
Top Cast
Vivian Fatule
Ercilia Pepín
Layla Taveras
Alumna

Johanny Sosa
Ana Arvelo
Ianna Cuello Cabral
María Elisa Paz
Génesis Constanzo
Edwin Espinal
Joselyn Peña
Josefina Pimentel
Alejandro Paulino
Persio Maldonado
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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