El sacrificio de Nehuén Puyelli

El sacrificio de Nehuén Puyelli

2016 · 90 min · ★ 5.5 · Crime, Drama

Nehuén Puyelli and his family are of Mapuche origin, Ramón Arce purges the end of a long condemnation, both men cross their destinies in a framework of confinement, as a result of the judicial corruption prevailing in a Patagonian city. A vindictive and wealthy mother makes use of all the resources at her disposal in order to bring Nehuén to a limit situation.

Directed by José Celestino Campusano · Written by José Celestino Campusano

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