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2017 | B/N | 103:00

An ancient indigenous language is about to disappear and its last two speakers, Evaristo and Isauro, have not talked to each other for more than 50 years. The arrival in the village of a young linguist will force the old men to come together and unveil hidden secrets deep in the jungle.


Direction: Contreras; Ernesto
Participation year at FICM: 2017

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