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Ana Cristina Ordóñez González, Marya Membreño, Mayra Batalla Drama / Coming-of-Age Duration 110 minutes Language Spanish (often screened with English subtitles) Accolades Noche de fuego (2021)

It is loosely based on the 2014 novel Prayers for the Stolen by Jennifer Clement . Special Mention in the Un Certain Regard section

Survival and the loss of innocence. To protect them from being kidnapped by the cartels, their mothers cut their hair short to make them look like boys and dig hiding holes in the ground for them to use when the "monsters" (traffickers) arrive. The film follows three young girls—Ana, Paula, and

The film follows three young girls—Ana, Paula, and María—growing up in a remote mountain village in Guerrero, Mexico dominated by drug cartels.

Huezo, primarily known for her documentaries ( Tempestad ), uses a "raw" and "realistic" approach that blends the harsh realities of narco-controlled life with the imaginative gaze of childhood. Key Details Director Tatiana Huezo Cast