La Llorona
“The past will haunt you.”
Synopsis
Accused of the genocide of Mayan people, retired general Enrique is trapped in his mansion by massive protests. Abandoned by his staff, the indignant old man and his family must face the devastating truth of his actions and the growing sense that a wrathful supernatural force is targeting them for his crimes.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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La Llorona - Official Trailer [HD] | A Shudder OriginalOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-14
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María Mercedes Coroy
Alma
Sabrina De La Hoz
Natalia
Margarita Kénefic
Carmen
Julio Díaz
Enrique
María Telón
Valeriana
Juan Pablo Olyslager
Letona
Ayla-Elea Hurtado
Sara
Enrique Argüello
Abogado
Alejandra Colom
Periodista
Marvin Coroy
Intérprete
Pedro Javier Silva Lira
Policier
Maria Marcos
Mujer Ixil
Rigoberta Menchú
Dra. Rigoberta Menchú Tum
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 6, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$294K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jayro Bustamante
- Screenplay & Story
- Lisandro Sanchez, Jayro Bustamante
- Original Score
- Pascual Reyes
- Original Title
- La Llorona
- Country of Origin
- Guatemala, France
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $294K
- Production Studios
- La Casa de Producción, Les Films du Volcan, L'Aide aux Cinémas du Monde, El Ministerio de Cultura Y Deportes de Guatamala
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jayro Bustamante
Lisandro Sanchez, Jayro Bustamante
Pascual Reyes
Nicolás Wong
Gustavo Matheu, Jayro Bustamante
Jayro Bustamante, Gustavo Matheu
Department Leadership Roster
Beatriz Lantán
Costume Design
Pascual Reyes
Original Music Composer
Nicolás Wong
Director of Photography
Jayro Bustamante
Director
Jayro Bustamante
Producer
Gustavo Matheu
Producer
Gustavo Matheu
Editor
Jayro Bustamante
Editor
Sebastián Muñoz
Production Design
Jayro Bustamante
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Llorona
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Llorona about?
Accused of the genocide of Mayan people, retired general Enrique is trapped in his mansion by massive protests. Abandoned by his staff, the indignant old man and his family must face the devastating truth of his actions and the growing sense that a wrathful supernatural force is targeting them for his crimes.
Who directed La Llorona?
La Llorona was directed by Jayro Bustamante.
Who stars in La Llorona?
The principal cast of La Llorona includes María Mercedes Coroy, Sabrina De La Hoz, Margarita Kénefic, Julio Díaz, María Telón.
When was La Llorona released and how long is it?
La Llorona was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did La Llorona make at the box office?
La Llorona grossed $294K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for La Llorona?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Llorona was composed by Pascual Reyes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Llorona?
La Llorona holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).