Japón
2003 · 134 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama
A painter from the big city goes to a remote canyon to commit suicide. To reach some calmness he stays at the farmstead of Ascen, an old religious woman. Although only a few words are spoken, love grows.
Directed by Carlos Reygadas · Written by Carlos Reygadas
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- A Alejandro Ferretis The Man
- M Magdalena Flores Ascen
- Y Yolanda Villa Sabina
- M Martín Serrano Juan Luis
- R Rolando Hernández The Judge
- B Bernabe Pérez The Singer
- F Fernando Benítez Fernando
- C Carlo Reygadas Barquín The Hunter
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