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My Skin, Luminous (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 4.8

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Released in 2019, My Skin, Luminous is a fantasy film directed by Nicolás Pereda, running about 40 minutes.

What it’s about. Enigmatic and deceptively playful in tone, this film from Gabino Rodríguez, in collaboration with Nicolás Pereda, boldly transforms mundane, realist observations at a rural Mexican schoolhouse into fantasy and a sly comment on childhood, rituals, and race.

Who’s in it. My Skin, Luminous stars Mario Bellatin, Teresa Sánchez and Gabino Rodríguez as (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, My Skin, Luminous has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Skin, Luminous page.

If you liked it. Fans of My Skin, Luminous tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch My Skin, Luminous (2019)?
In US, My Skin, Luminous is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is My Skin, Luminous worth watching?
My Skin, Luminous holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in My Skin, Luminous?
My Skin, Luminous stars Mario Bellatin, Teresa Sánchez and Gabino Rodríguez.
When was My Skin, Luminous released?
My Skin, Luminous was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.