Even though this movie was done on a limited budget, I think it was successful and I highly recommend it.
I applaud the movie for dealing with the subject of poor, indigenous people that are too often ignored in Latin American movies (or world movies in general, for that matter).
The movie deals with the life of a boy and the teacher who helps him through a difficult time in his life. I really enjoyed the characters in this movie, there was a "real" quality about them. The pace of the movie might be slow for some people but I think it helped anchor the film in its' setting. The landscapes are stunning in their harsh desolation and beauty.
Highly recommended.
I applaud the movie for dealing with the subject of poor, indigenous people that are too often ignored in Latin American movies (or world movies in general, for that matter).
The movie deals with the life of a boy and the teacher who helps him through a difficult time in his life. I really enjoyed the characters in this movie, there was a "real" quality about them. The pace of the movie might be slow for some people but I think it helped anchor the film in its' setting. The landscapes are stunning in their harsh desolation and beauty.
Highly recommended.
