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Where the Sun is Born

June 16, 2013 1h 25m

Originally released in 2013. Where the Sun is Born is a history film. directed by Elías Jiménez. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Felipe Gómez, Candelaria Hernández, and Walter Paz Joj

Synopsis

The story of the Maya People through four stories which allude to important moments in the in its history over the course of the last half millennium. The central protagonist in all these stories is a young woman named Maya who witnesses the invasion of her homeland and must run away to survive. Then living a nomadic existence as a refugee across the centuries she experiences the sufferings of her people resulting from the loss of her ancestral lands and increasingly her cultural traditions.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 16, 2013 12 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Where the Sun is Born about?

The story of the Maya People through four stories which allude to important moments in the in its history over the course of the last half millennium. The central protagonist in all these stories i...

Who directed Where the Sun is Born?

Where the Sun is Born was directed by Elías Jiménez.

How long is Where the Sun is Born?

Where the Sun is Born has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was Where the Sun is Born released?

Where the Sun is Born was released on June 16, 2013 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Where the Sun is Born?

The main cast of Where the Sun is Born includes Felipe Gómez, Candelaria Hernández, Walter Paz Joj, Ajpú Nicho, Juan Pablo Olyslager.