La Llorona

La Llorona

The past will haunt you.

NR 2019 · 97 min · ★ 6.4 · Thriller, Horror, Drama

Accused of the genocide of Mayan people, retired general Enrique is trapped in his mansion by massive protests. Abandoned by his staff, the indignant old man and his family must face the devastating truth of his actions and the growing sense that a wrathful supernatural force is targeting them for his crimes.

Directed by Jayro Bustamante · Written by Jayro Bustamante

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