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Ixcanul

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2015 | 93 min | Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

María, a 17-year-old Kaqchikel Maya, lives with her parents on a coffee plantation at the foot of an active volcano. She is set to be married to the farm's foreman. But María longs to discover the world on the other side of the mountain, a place she cannot even imagine. And so she seduces a coffee-harvester who wants to escape to the USA. When this man leaves her behind, María discovers her own world and culture anew.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 11K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jayro Bustamante

  • María Mercedes CoroyMaría
  • María TelónJuana
  • Manuel AntúnManuel
  • Justo LorenzoIgnacio
  • Marvin CoroyEl Pepe
  • Fernando MartínezPolicia