The Blood

A quirky, sunlit coming-of-age short that gently pokes fun at superstition while savouring the strangeness of being young.

Directed by

Joaquín León

Genres

Drama, Thriller

Starring

Luka Albarrán, Esther Luna, Ana Rodríguez

Overview

Alvaro is a boy living with his mother in the countryside. One day, he discovers that his blood is extraordinary. This rather unusual discovery, aside from some immediate benefits, doesn’t seem to be important to Alvaro, who is more focused on understanding what life is all about. This witty and colorful comedy mocks beliefs and superstitions, acknowledging how miraculous it is to make it through adolescence.

How it feels

Whimsical, light, satirical and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, identity, family, faith

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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