Bless Me, Ultima

Bless Me, Ultima

2013 · 106 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.2 (21 votes)
Dir. Carl Franklin · Starring Luke Ganalon, Miriam Colon, Benito Martinez, Dolores Heredia, Castulo Guerra, Joaquín Cosío · Music Mark Kilian
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In a village in New Mexico, the life of young farm boy Antonio is dramatically changed when an old medicine woman joins his household. This affecting coming-of-age tale recounts Antonio's experiences to reveal the spiritual conflict in his community.

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A deeply spiritual and nostalgic journey through a young boy's awakening. It feels like a warm, melancholic memory unfolding, exploring faith and the quiet pains of growing up in a changing world. Visually rich and emotionally resonant.

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