The Earth and the Flesh
Through the eyes of a child, the film explores the impact of violence in northern Mexico, portraying how the young protagonist uses fantasy as a refuge from a harsh and heartbreaking reality.
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Through the eyes of a child, the film explores the impact of violence in northern Mexico, portraying how the young protagonist uses fantasy as a refuge from a harsh and heartbreaking reality.
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