Mexican Sujo grows up with his aunts after his father, a cartel member, is killed when he’s a child. Determined to break the cycle of violence in his family, Sujo moves to the city to study literature. Will he succeed in shaping his own future?
Despite a familiar storyline, the film stands out with stunning direction and cinematography. The contrast between light and dark adds depth, while its suggestive nature encourages the viewer to reflect. A slow-paced yet captivating film.
- direction
- Astrid Rondero, Fernanda Valadez
- cast
- Juan Jesús Varela, Yadira Pérez, Alexis Varela
- duration
- 126 min
- release date
- Wed 9 Jul 25
- year
- 2024
- country
- Mexico
- language
- Spanish
- Subtitles
- French, Dutch
A consistently gripping coming-of-age story, Sujo reaffirms Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez as two of the most exciting rising talents in Mexican cinema.