Sujo Oct 7 - Standard After a cartel gunman from a small Mexican town is killed, his four-year-old son Sujo is left orphaned and at risk. Rescued by his aunt, Sujo grows up in isolated poverty, constantly threatened by his father’s dangerous legacy. As a teenager, Sujo rebels and joins the local cartel but ultimately seeks a fresh start away from violence. As he matures, Sujo must confront his family history and face his future front on.
Winner, World Cinema Dramatic Grand Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival 2024.
Screening with short film TAYAL FOREST CLUB
A coming-of-age tale using Tayal characters and symbols that illustrates the impact of modern society on the community.
After a cartel gunman from a small Mexican town is killed, his four-year-old son Sujo is left orphaned and at risk. Rescued by his aunt, Sujo grows up in isolated poverty, constantly threatened by his father’s dangerous legacy. As a teenager, Sujo rebels and joins the local cartel but ultimately seeks a fresh start away from violence. As he matures, Sujo must confront his family history and face his future front on.
Winner, World Cinema Dramatic Grand Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival 2024.
Screening with short film TAYAL FOREST CLUB
A coming-of-age tale using Tayal characters and symbols that illustrates the impact of modern society on the community.