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Sujo

Astrid Rondero, Fernanda Valadez
DISTRIBUTION
Fri 11 Jul 25 - Tue 15 Jul 25
  • Content rating: Caution with children up to 16 years of age
  • Content rating: Violence
  • Content rating: Foul language

Young Sujo moves to Mexico City to escape the violence that has plagued his family for years. When a teacher takes an interest in his fate, the path to hope is paved.

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.

Sujo
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
  • Content rating: Caution with children up to 16 years of age
  • Content rating: Violence
  • Content rating: Foul language
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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.

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