The Substitute tells the story of Lucio: a substitute literature teacher at a high school in an underserved area of Buenos Aires, struggling to find a way to connect with the minds – and the realities – of his students. When one of his students lands in trouble with the kingpin of a local gang, Lucio has to step out from his teaching duties to protect both the teenager and the fragile bond he’s forging with his pupils.
The Substitute
Directed by Diego Lerman