The Prince

The Prince

2019 · 96 min · ES · NR · 7.3 (65 votes)
Dir. Sebastián Muñoz · Starring Juan Carlos Maldonado, Alfredo Castro, Gastón Pauls, Lux Pascal, Catalina Martin, Paola Volpato · Music Ángela Acuña
Drama

Chile, 1970. During a night of heavy drinking, lonely 20-year-old Jaime is sentenced to prison. There, he meets The Stallion, an older and respected man in whom he finds protection, and from whom he learns about love and loyalty. But as their relationship grows stronger, Jaime faces the violent power struggles within the prison.

VIBE

A stark, intimate look at finding connection and self amidst brutal confinement. It's a raw, unflinching exploration of desire and loyalty tested by the harsh realities of prison life. The atmosphere is heavy, charged with unspoken emotions and the ever-present threat of violence.

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