Ixcanul (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2015, Ixcanul is a drama film directed by Jayro Bustamante, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. María, a 17-year-old Kaqchikel Maya, lives with her parents on a coffee plantation at the foot of an active volcano. She is set to be married to the farm's foreman. But María longs to discover the world on the other side of the mountain, a place she cannot even imagine. And so she seduces a coffee-harvester who wants to escape to the USA. When this man leaves her behind, María discovers her own world and culture anew.
Who’s in it. Ixcanul stars María Mercedes Coroy as María, María Telón as Juana, Manuel Antún as Manuel and Justo Lorenzo as Ignacio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Ixcanul has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ixcanul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ixcanul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ixcanul (2015)?
- In US, Ixcanul is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ixcanul worth watching?
- Ixcanul holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ixcanul?
- Ixcanul stars María Mercedes Coroy, María Telón, Manuel Antún, Justo Lorenzo and Marvin Coroy.
- When was Ixcanul released?
- Ixcanul was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.