A holy hair heist turns a Mexican village into a chaos of miracles and madness.
A town confused by religion persecutes a woman who stole the braid from the statue of the Virgin.
Acting
Yolanda Ciani owns every frame as chaotic instigator Rosita.
Writing
Wickedly specific ailments caused by one stolen braid.
Director
Sergio Véjar
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of 1970s Mexican cinema's wave of rural comedies satirizing Catholic folk practices without losing affection for the characters.
The original poster featured a giant braid wrapped around the entire village—more dramatic than anything in the actual film.
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