Sangre blanca
Sangre blanca

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Sangre blanca

2018
Movie
97 min
Spanish

Martina and Manuel cross the border from Bolivia as «mules». Manuel dies with the cocaine capsules inside his body. Martina turns to her father, who she never met before, for help.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Álvaro SarmientoGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman struggles with a mysterious illness that causes her to bleed without apparent cause. As her condition worsens, she uncovers disturbing secrets about her family's past and a hidden legacy tied to her ailment. Her quest for answers leads her down a dark path, confronting disturbing truths about her identity and the nature of her affliction.

Critical Reception

Sangre blanca received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its atmospheric tension and the lead performance, while some found the pacing and narrative development to be uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and visual style.

  • The central performance is often cited as a strong point.

  • Some critics noted a convoluted or underdeveloped plot.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Sangre blanca are not widely aggregated or readily available.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Sangre blanca' (White Blood), is a direct reference to the protagonist's unusual and unexplained bleeding.

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