The Mule Pack Train
La Recua
Synopsis
Darío Higuera Meza, a 70-year-old saddle maker in Baja California, traveled 200 miles in 20 days by muleback, herding a pack train of donkeys all the way to La Paz. Overcoming health issues, rattlesnakes, and hot days on dusty, forgotten trails, he and his family carried a load of goat cheese, dates, sugarcane candy, and wine. They made this journey to honor the memory of los arrieros de las recuas, the muleteers of Baja’s donkey pack trains.
Release History & Theatrical Window
SBIFF
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darío Higuera Meza, Trudi Angell
- Original Title
- La Recua
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico
- Release Date
- 01/04/2021
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darío Higuera Meza, Trudi Angell
Department Leadership Roster
Darío Higuera Meza
Director
Trudi Angell
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mule Pack Train
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mule Pack Train about?
Darío Higuera Meza, a 70-year-old saddle maker in Baja California, traveled 200 miles in 20 days by muleback, herding a pack train of donkeys all the way to La Paz. Overcoming health issues, rattlesnakes, and hot days on dusty, forgotten trails, he and his family carried a load of goat cheese, dates, sugarcane candy, and wine. They made this journey to honor the memory of los arrieros de las recuas, the muleteers of Baja’s donkey pack trains.
Who directed The Mule Pack Train?
The Mule Pack Train was directed by Darío Higuera Meza, Trudi Angell.
Who stars in The Mule Pack Train?
The principal cast of The Mule Pack Train includes Not specified.
When was The Mule Pack Train released and how long is it?
The Mule Pack Train was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.