Aricó caliente
Esperanza and Sola, mother and daughter, make a living selling “aricó caliente” (cooked beans) in the streets of Bata. One good day, Mr. Jorge, a wealthy man, comes to see Esperanza wanting something more.
Esperanza and Sola, mother and daughter, make a living selling “aricó caliente” (cooked beans) in the streets of Bata. One good day, Mr. Jorge, a wealthy man, comes to see Esperanza wanting something more.
Rosario Nfono
Esperanza
Rosina Mangue
Sola
Ignacio Ayong
Jorge
Exuperancia Bindang
Nchana
José Mañan
Lorenzo
Veneranda Oyana
Yasmina
Esperanza and Sola, mother and daughter, make a living selling “aricó caliente” (cooked beans) in the streets of Bata. One good day, Mr. Jorge, a wealthy man, comes to see Esperanza wanting something more.
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