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The Giant

Handia (2017)

Drama, Historical | Spain

Director: Aitor Arregi, Jon Garano

Where to watch

Streaming

Rating: 6.6/10

SYNOPSIS

Having fought in the First Carlist War, Martin returns to his family farm in Gipuzkoa only to find that his younger brother, Joaquín, towers over him in height. Convinced that everyone will want to pay to see the tallest man on Earth, the siblings set out on a long trip all over Europe, during which ambition, money and fame will forever change the family's fate. A story based on true events.

Actors

Writer: Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño

Producer: Xabier Berzosa, Ekaitz Cruz

RUNTIME: 114 min

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