Buladó

Buladó

2020 · 86 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama

Headstrong girl Kenza lives with her father Ouira and grandfather Weljo on a car wrecking yard in the countryside of Curaçao. The two men are opposites that don't particularly attract: Ouira is a determined and rational police officer, while Weljo identifies with the original inhabitants and spirituality of the island. As Weljo wishes to prepare his passing to the world of spirits, the relationship between Ouira en Weljo starts to escalate and the eleven-year-old Kenza searches for her own path in-between the two extremes. The down-to-earth and avoidant mentality of Ouira no longer offers her all that she needs and slowly she opens up to the more mystical and comforting traditions of her grandfather.

Directed by Eché Janga · Written by Eché Janga

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Tiara Richards Kenza
Felix de Rooy Weljo
Everon Jackson Hooi Ouira
Vanessa Abad Sara
Bert Aengenendt Investor
Chanella Hodge Nilfa
Alex de Lanoy Emanuel
Esperanza Copini Sara (Voice)
Alexander Rudolph Hanst Motorcyclist
Janise Maria Hooi Head of a school
Mimoushka Lieuw Teacher Janga
Idelma Mercelina Cashier

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