Paper Dove
Paloma de papel
Synopsis
Juan, a young man convicted of terrorism, is given amnesty from a Lima prison; he boards a bus to return home and, in his mind's eye, recalls events in his village near Huaraz when he was 10 or 12. His father is long dead, his mother lives with Fermin, secretly a sympathizer with the Communist guerrillas in the hills. Town leaders are assassinated at night. When Juan discovers Fermin's secret, Juan is spirited away to the guerrillas to learn Marxist slogans and how to fight. When the band decides to attack the town to avenge the death of a comrade, Juan must choose.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Antonio Callirgos
Juan
Eduardo Cesti
Viejo
Aristóteles Picho
Fermin
Liliana Trujillo
Domitila
Sergio Galliani
Wilmer
Melania Urbina
Yeni
Tatiana Astengo
Carmen
Jesús Carbajal
Modesto
Angel Josue Rojas Huaranga
Pacho
Anaí Padilla
Rosita
Patrocinia Torres
Abuela
Pold Gastello
Zambrano
Emilram Cossío
Osman
Gustavo Cerrón
Benigno
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fabrizio Aguilar
- Screenplay & Story
- Gianfranco Annichini, Fabrizio Aguilar
- Original Score
- Irene Vivanco
- Original Title
- Paloma de papel
- Country of Origin
- Peru
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, Quechua
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Luna Llena Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fabrizio Aguilar
Gianfranco Annichini, Fabrizio Aguilar
Irene Vivanco
Micaela Cajahuaringa
Enrique Río, Fabrizio Aguilar
Department Leadership Roster
Gianfranco Annichini
Writer
Fabrizio Aguilar
Director
Fabrizio Aguilar
Writer
Micaela Cajahuaringa
Director of Photography
Enrique Río
Editor
Fabrizio Aguilar
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paper Dove
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paper Dove about?
Juan, a young man convicted of terrorism, is given amnesty from a Lima prison; he boards a bus to return home and, in his mind's eye, recalls events in his village near Huaraz when he was 10 or 12. His father is long dead, his mother lives with Fermin, secretly a sympathizer with the Communist guerrillas in the hills. Town leaders are assassinated at night. When Juan discovers Fermin's secret, Juan is spirited away to the guerrillas to learn Marxist slogans and how to fight. When the band decides to attack the town to avenge the death of a comrade, Juan must choose.
Who directed Paper Dove?
Paper Dove was directed by Fabrizio Aguilar.
Who stars in Paper Dove?
The principal cast of Paper Dove includes Antonio Callirgos, Eduardo Cesti, Aristóteles Picho, Liliana Trujillo, Sergio Galliani.
When was Paper Dove released and how long is it?
Paper Dove was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Paper Dove?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paper Dove was composed by Irene Vivanco.