Rita
“Put on your wings.”
Synopsis
Rita, a 13 year old girl, runs away from her abusive father to the big city. She finds solace until she's placed in a safe house run by the State. Rita and her cellmates plot an escape that ends in a shocking act of violence.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vancouver International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 22, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jayro Bustamante
- Screenplay & Story
- Jayro Bustamante
- Original Score
- Pascual Reyes
- Original Title
- Rita
- Country of Origin
- Guatemala, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Concordia Studio, La Casa de Producción, Upgrade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jayro Bustamante
Jayro Bustamante
Pascual Reyes
Davis Guggenheim, Jonathan King, Jayro Bustamante, Gustavo Matheu, Matt Brodlie
Department Leadership Roster
Jayro Bustamante
Director
Jayro Bustamante
Screenplay
Jonathan King
Producer
Jayro Bustamante
Producer
Gustavo Matheu
Producer
Jonathan King
Producer
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What is Rita about?
Rita, a 13 year old girl, runs away from her abusive father to the big city. She finds solace until she's placed in a safe house run by the State. Rita and her cellmates plot an escape that ends in a shocking act of violence.
Who directed Rita?
Rita was directed by Jayro Bustamante.
Who stars in Rita?
The principal cast of Rita includes Giuliana Santa Cruz, Ángela Quevedo, Alejandra Vázquez, Isabel Aldana, Glendy Rucal.
When was Rita released and how long is it?
Rita was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Rita?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rita was composed by Pascual Reyes.