The Muleteer
La arriera
Synopsis
1930s, in the highlands of Jalisco. Emilia, a teenager, silently lives her sexual awakening with her adopted siblings, Caro and Martín. In search of her freedom, she flees into the bush where she poses as a young muleteer to survive among the living and the dying, among guards and deserters, unaware that Martín is stalking her. Emilia's path will lead her back to the ranch to defy her destiny and escape with Caro.
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isabel Cristina Fregoso
- Screenplay & Story
- Isabel Cristina Fregoso, Alfonso Suárez
- Original Title
- La arriera
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Machete Producciones, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Eficine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isabel Cristina Fregoso
Isabel Cristina Fregoso, Alfonso Suárez
Edher Campos, Regina Vergara Perezcastro
Department Leadership Roster
Isabel Cristina Fregoso
Director
Isabel Cristina Fregoso
Writer
Alfonso Suárez
Writer
Edher Campos
Producer
Regina Vergara Perezcastro
Producer
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What is The Muleteer about?
1930s, in the highlands of Jalisco. Emilia, a teenager, silently lives her sexual awakening with her adopted siblings, Caro and Martín. In search of her freedom, she flees into the bush where she poses as a young muleteer to survive among the living and the dying, among guards and deserters, unaware that Martín is stalking her. Emilia's path will lead her back to the ranch to defy her destiny and escape with Caro.
Who directed The Muleteer?
The Muleteer was directed by Isabel Cristina Fregoso.
Who stars in The Muleteer?
The principal cast of The Muleteer includes Andrea Aldana, Sasha González, Luis Vegas, Damayanti Quintanar, Mayra Batalla.
When was The Muleteer released and how long is it?
The Muleteer was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.