Balún Canán

"A strange spell sentenced her son to death"

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Released: May 26, 1977

Runtime: 1h 57m

Rating: ⭐ 4.8 / 10

Drama

Overview

Based on Rosario Castellanos' novel, Balún Canán is about the turmoil created by the Cardenas’ land reforms. Events occur in Chiapas on the border with Guatemala, mainly in a town called Comitán. Zoraida struggles and fights to keep her properties, inheritance for her only son. For her actions, the sorcerers of Chacjatal cast a death spell over her son.