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Mother River

Mother River

2020
DocumentaryFamilyDrama

In a remote Peruvian city, lives Honorata Vilca, an illiterate woman of Quechua descent who sells candies more than 20 years ago, with the rain will cry to the sky itself.

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Production

Cantatafilms, Artesano Films, Raccord Digital

Language

ES

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Honorata Vilca Mamani

Madre

Alberto Flores Vilca

Alberto Flores Vilca

Hijo

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