The Daughter of the Moon (2026)
13 year-old Killari, is chosen by the Spirit of tutelary gods as a scissors dancer. Her mother, Agucha, opposes because she lost her husband, Pacha, in a duel with Lucifer and couldn’t tell him about her pregnancy, a guilt she carries all her life. She hides Pacha’s death from Killari. Remigio, her grandfather, silent from grief, finds hope in Killari’s dance interest. He decides to teach her the secrets of scissors dancing to defeat Lucifer and uphold the family legacy.
Director: César Galindo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: January 29, 2026
Cast
- Carolina Luján - Killari
- Magaly Solier - Agucha
- Andrés Lares - Pacha
- Reynaldo Arenas - Remigio
Music: César Vega
Cinematography: Juan Durán, Omar Quezada Beltrán
Editing: Leonel Galindo
Production: Leoces Films
Country: Peru
Language: Quechua
Original Language: qu
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Daughter of the Moon about?
- 13 year-old Killari, is chosen by the Spirit of tutelary gods as a scissors dancer. Her mother, Agucha, opposes because she lost her husband, Pacha, in a duel with Lucifer and couldn’t tell him about her pregnancy, a guilt she carries all her life. She hides Pacha’s death from Killari. Remigio, her grandfather, silent from grief, finds hope in Killari’s dance interest. He decides to teach her the secrets of scissors dancing to defeat Lucifer and uphold the family legacy.
- Who directed The Daughter of the Moon?
- The Daughter of the Moon was directed by César Galindo.
- Who stars in The Daughter of the Moon?
- The Daughter of the Moon stars Carolina Luján, Magaly Solier, Andrés Lares, Reynaldo Arenas.
- How long is The Daughter of the Moon?
- The Daughter of the Moon has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Daughter of the Moon?
- The Daughter of the Moon is a Drama film.
- Where was The Daughter of the Moon produced?
- The Daughter of the Moon was produced in Peru.