Land and Shade
La tierra y la sombra
Synopsis
Alfonso is an old farmer who has returned home to tend to his son, who is gravely ill. He rediscovers his old house, where the woman who was once his wife still lives, with his daughter-in-law and grandson. The landscape that awaits him resembles a wasteland. Vast sugar cane plantations surround the house, producing perpetual clouds of ash. 17 years after abandoning them, Alfonso tries to fit back in and save his family.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-23
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- César Augusto Acevedo
- Screenplay & Story
- César Augusto Acevedo
- Original Title
- La tierra y la sombra
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Topkapi Films, Burning Blue, Preta Portê Filmes, Ciné-Sud Promotion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
César Augusto Acevedo
César Augusto Acevedo, José Luis Torres Leiva, Miguel Machalski
Mateo Guzmán
Miguel Schverdfinger
Paola Andrea Pérez, Diana Bustamante
Department Leadership Roster
Paola Andrea Pérez
Producer
Diana Bustamante
Producer
César Augusto Acevedo
Director
Mateo Guzmán
Director of Photography
César Augusto Acevedo
Screenplay
Miguel Schverdfinger
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Land and Shade
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What is Land and Shade about?
Alfonso is an old farmer who has returned home to tend to his son, who is gravely ill. He rediscovers his old house, where the woman who was once his wife still lives, with his daughter-in-law and grandson. The landscape that awaits him resembles a wasteland. Vast sugar cane plantations surround the house, producing perpetual clouds of ash. 17 years after abandoning them, Alfonso tries to fit back in and save his family.
Who directed Land and Shade?
Land and Shade was directed by César Augusto Acevedo.
Who stars in Land and Shade?
The principal cast of Land and Shade includes Haimer Leal, Hilda Ruiz, Edison Raigosa, Marleyda Soto.
When was Land and Shade released and how long is it?
Land and Shade was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.