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THE MOST FEARED SKIN (LA PIEL MÁS TEMIDA)
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Completed - SPANISH - Social issues, Drama - 107 minutes

Log Line

After 20 years, Alejandra returns to her hometown in Peru to take care of some family affairs. When she discovers that her father —who she presumed dead — is actually in prison, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will bring her closer to her country, her roots, and her own identity.

Previous markets

  • Cannes 2023 (Debut)
  • Ventana Sur 2023 (Line up)
Full history

Year of production : 2023

Director(s) : Joel CALERO
Writer(s) : Joel CALERO
Cast : Juana BURGA, Lucho CACERES, María LUQUE

Producer(s) : Joel CALERO (Factoría Sur)

Synopsis

After 20 years abroad, Alejandra returns to her hometown in Peru to take care of some family affairs. Once there, she discovers that her father is in prison, serving time for having been a member of a terrorist group. She then decides she wants to know who is the man who abandoned her at the age of three. Soon, she will be embarking on a journey of self-discovery that will bring her closer to her country, her roots, and her own identity.



PLOT KEYWORDS
Peru | history | politics | ideology | father-daughter relations | redemption | terrorism | Sendero Luminoso | family & kinship | diaspora | culture & identity

Production

Country(ies) : COLOMBIA, PERU

Festivals and Awards

Ventana Sur 2023
Lima 2023 (Special Gala Presentation)


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