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The Wolves

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Original title

Los lobos

Year

2019

Running time

95 min.

Country

Mexico

Director

Samuel Kishi

Screenwriter

Samuel Kishi, Luis Briones, Sofía Gómez-Córdova

Cast

Music

Kenji Kishi

Cinematography

Octavio Arauz

Producer

Co-production Mexico-United States;

Animal de Luz Films, Alebrije Cine y Video, Cebolla Films, EFICINE 226

Genre

Drama | Based on a true story. Immigration. Family Relationships. Childhood

Synopsis

A Mexican mother brings her two young children to the USA in search of a better life. Max and Leo are 8 and 5 years old and have just immigrated to the US with their mother Lucía. Their days pass inside a tiny apartment, while they wait for their mother to come back, as they hold on to the hope of traveling to Disney. Max will have to grow up prematurely in order to understand his mothers motivations

Rankings Position

#37 Best Mexican Movies of all time
#135 Best Movies Based on a True Story

Awards: 2022: Platino Awards: Film & Values Education Award

2021: Goya Awards: Nominated for Best Hispano American Film

2021: Forqué Awards: Nominated for Best Hispano American Film

2020: Ariel Awards: Best Score & Supporting Actress (Cici Lau). 13 Nominations

2019: Berlin Film Festival: Grand Prix of the International Jury in Generation Kplus for the Best Film

2019: Havana Film Festival: SIGNIS Award

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