The Substitute
2022 · 111 MIN · IMDB 6.4 · 313 VOTES · DIR. Diego Lerman
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,483 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:02:11 the one who already read addresses those who haven't read it yet
00:05:44 Good morning.
00:09:12 Let's use our classes to try to find the meaning of the matter.
00:12:33 Good afternoon.
00:16:40 I arrived an hour ago, and someone else enters the front. Why?
00:20:45 No. "Sol Garmendia will study there." Indicative mode.
00:25:22 Wake up, boy Been sleeping for months
00:29:18 How could it not? What you think of me?
00:32:18 An eraser.
00:35:48 I just don't want any confusion.
00:39:41 to prevent growth of social conflict in the territory.
00:43:45 Who gets hurt? Suarez?
00:47:57 It was clear that we have no authority.
00:50:49 In this case, the puzzle presents itself in the form of a paradox.
00:55:25 They need to trust us. She has adults helping…
00:59:32 Let's talk.
01:03:07 - Goodbye. - See you tomorrow.
01:10:03 Hi Mr. Roberto.
01:15:17 - Have you eaten? - But…
01:21:13 If you need anything for the communal kitchen, let me know.
01:25:41 Sign here.
01:31:21 Wants to know? You're screwed.
01:39:56 The kidneys?
01:43:05 Here. Thanks.
Cast & Characters
Juan Minujín
Lucio
Bárbara Lennie
Mariela
Alfredo Castro
El Chileno
Rita Cortese
Amalia
María Merlino
Clara
Lucas Arrúa
Dilan
Renata Lerman
Sol
Martín Kohan
Agustín Rittano
El Perro Olmos
Belen Enguidanos
Vanesa (voice)
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,483
Dialogue density13.4 lines / min
First line00:02:11
Final line01:43:05
Production Record
DirectorDiego Lerman
LanguageSpanish
Revenue$16,059
IMDb votes313
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