Blessings of the Land

Blessings of the Land

1959 · 111 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, Crime, Family

Maria and Jose, a young married couple begin life together in an orchard in the countryside. It isn't long until they have four children: Miguel, Arturo, Angelita, and Lito. The eldest, Miguel, is a deaf-mute. Life is good for the family and the children grow up and bring joy to the community. But trouble enters their lives when Jose makes an enemy of Bruno, a widower, much feared in the village.

Directed by Manuel Silos · Written by Pablo Naval

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