The Last Ice Merchant (2012)

For the last 53 years, Baltazar Ushca has harvested glacial ice from the tallest mountain in Ecuador. His brothers, Gregorio and Juan, have long since retired from the mountain. This is a tale of cultural change in a small indigenous community and how three brothers have adapted to it.

Director: Sandy Patch
Genre: Documentary, Family
Runtime: 14 min
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Cast

Music: Andes Manta
Cinematography: Sandy Patch
Editing: Josh Banville
Language: Español
Original Language: en

Keywords

short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Last Ice Merchant about?
For the last 53 years, Baltazar Ushca has harvested glacial ice from the tallest mountain in Ecuador. His brothers, Gregorio and Juan, have long since retired from the mountain. This is a tale of cultural change in a small indigenous community and how three brothers have adapted to it.
Who directed The Last Ice Merchant?
The Last Ice Merchant was directed by Sandy Patch.
Who stars in The Last Ice Merchant?
The Last Ice Merchant stars Baltazar Ushca, Juan Ushca, Gregorio Ushca.
How long is The Last Ice Merchant?
The Last Ice Merchant has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
What genre is The Last Ice Merchant?
The Last Ice Merchant is a Documentary, Family film.