Land and Shade (2015)
Alfonso is an old farmer who has returned home to tend to his son, who is gravely ill. He rediscovers his old house, where the woman who was once his wife still lives, with his daughter-in-law and grandson. The landscape that awaits him resembles a wasteland. Vast sugar cane plantations surround the house, producing perpetual clouds of ash. 17 years after abandoning them, Alfonso tries to fit back in and save his family.
Director: César Augusto Acevedo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: May 18, 2015
Cast
- Haimer Leal - Alfonso
- Hilda Ruiz - Alicia
- Edison Raigosa - Gerardo
- Marleyda Soto - Esperanza
Screenplay
- César Augusto Acevedo (Screenplay)
- Miguel Machalski (Script Consultant)
- José Luis Torres Leiva (Script Consultant)
Cinematography: Mateo Guzmán
Editing: Miguel Schverdfinger
Production: Topkapi Films, Burning Blue, Preta Portê Filmes, Ciné-Sud Promotion
Country: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Netherlands
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
society, family, nature, cine colombiano
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Land and Shade about?
- Alfonso is an old farmer who has returned home to tend to his son, who is gravely ill. He rediscovers his old house, where the woman who was once his wife still lives, with his daughter-in-law and grandson. The landscape that awaits him resembles a wasteland. Vast sugar cane plantations surround the house, producing perpetual clouds of ash. 17 years after abandoning them, Alfonso tries to fit back in and save his family.
- Who directed Land and Shade?
- Land and Shade was directed by César Augusto Acevedo.
- Who stars in Land and Shade?
- Land and Shade stars Haimer Leal, Hilda Ruiz, Edison Raigosa, Marleyda Soto.
- How long is Land and Shade?
- Land and Shade has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Land and Shade?
- Land and Shade is a Drama film.
- Where was Land and Shade produced?
- Land and Shade was produced in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Netherlands.
- What are the themes of Land and Shade?
- The themes of Land and Shade include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.