Sujo

A slow, heavy coming-of-age story steeped in the quiet menace of inherited violence, watching a boy grow under a shadow he cannot escape.

Directed by

Astrid Rondero, Fernanda Valadez

Genres

Drama

Starring

Juan Jesús Varela, Yadira Pérez, Sandra Lorenzano

Tagline

Orphaned by violence. Shaped by legacy. Defined by destiny.

Overview

When a hitman is murdered, he leaves behind Sujo, his beloved 4-year-old son. The shadow of violence stalks Sujo at every stage of his life. As he grows into a man, Sujo will discover that fulfilling his father's destiny seems inevitable.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Violence, coming-of-age, fate, family

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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