Uncle

Name: Uncle
Director: Juan José Medina
Genre: Animation, Horror
Released: 2022-08-18
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Cornelio García, Damian J. Vazquez

2022 · 13 min · ★ 6.5 · Animation, Horror

On his first day of work as a miner, Martin, a cocky teenager, will learn the importance of rituals and respect for ancestors.

Directed by Juan José Medina

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