El mudo

A dry, quietly tense character study that mixes bureaucratic frustration with dark humor and a sense of creeping paranoia.

Directed by

Daniel Vega Vidal, Diego Vega Vidal

Genres

Drama, Mystery, Crime

Starring

Fernando Bacilio, Juan Luis Maldonado, Norka Ramírez

Overview

Constantino Zegarra is a principled Peruvian government official who stands apart from his corrupt colleagues. Throughout his two-decade career, he has steadfastly resisted corruption, driven by the memory of his father's impoverished end due to corruption. At forty, he is a dedicated family man with a teenage daughter who challenges his views. One morning, he survives a gunshot to the throat, rendering him mute. Upon recovery, he is certain that someone from his office attempted to kill him.

How it feels

Dark, satirical, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Corruption, justice, family, identity

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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