Chile / France,
2014, 82 min
Directed by:
Alejandro Fernández AlmendrasScreenplay:
Alejandro Fernández AlmendrasCinematography:
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Jorge is a hardworking family man who's just barely making ends meet. One day he gets mugged by Kalule, a neighborhood delinquent. Jorge's son decides to confront Kalule, but gets himself shot. Jorge's son nearly dies and Kalule is sentenced to just two years and one day. When Kalule is released from prison, he goes on the warpath and terrorizes Jorge's family. They seek help from the police, but are turned away. So Jorge decides to take justice into his own hands. Based on a true story. (Odessa International Film Festival)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Sundance Film Festival
- 2014 - Alejandro Fernández Almendras (World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2014 - Alejandro Fernández Almendras (Horizons Award)
Miami Film Festival
- 2014 - Alejandro Fernández Almendras (Miami Future Cinema Critics Award)
- 2014 - Alejandro Fernández Almendras (Knight Competition Grand Jury Prize)