Balún Canán (1977)
A strange spell sentenced her son to death
1977-05-26
Mexico
117 Min.
PG-13
Overview
Based on Rosario Castellanos' novel, Balún Canán is about the turmoil created by the Cardenas’ land reforms. Events occur in Chiapas on the border with Guatemala, mainly in a town called Comitán. Zoraida struggles and fights to keep her properties, inheritance for her only son. For her actions, the sorcerers of Chacjatal cast a death spell over her son.
Cast
Zoraida
Jaime Rovelo
Matilde
Ernesto
La niña
Mario
La maestra
La nana
Indio Felipe
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