Johan and his family are Mennonites from the north of Mexico. Against the law of God and Man, Johan falls in love with another woman.
Cinematography
Magic hour stretched into an entire film.
Direction
Non-actors delivering devastating authenticity.
Sound
Silence so loud it vibrates.
Director
Carlos Reygadas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The entire cast were actual Mennonite community members, not professional actors—Reygadas spent months earning their trust.
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