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Dust on the Tongue (2013)

Original title: Tierra en la lengua

2013-09-01 · 1h 29m · ES
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Intergenerational relationships that explores the poles of tenderness and cruelty

A grandfather, in the final stage of his existence, asks two of his grandchildren to kill him because he wants to die by the hand of someone who bears his own blood. However, the young children discover a truth that will make them take the opposite decision, keep him alive, agonizing as punishment for his past actions.

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Rubén MendozaDirector, Writer

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Jairo SalcedoJairo SalcedoSilvioGabriel MejíaGabriel MejíaFernandoAlma RodríguezAlma RodríguezLucaRichard CórdobaRichard CórdobaGuerrilla Commander

Keywords

FatherSon

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityFather · SonDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference743485Actor preference1183701 · 1183702 · 878878

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Frequently asked questions about Dust on the Tongue

What is Dust on the Tongue about?

A grandfather, in the final stage of his existence, asks two of his grandchildren to kill him because he wants to die by the hand of someone who bears his own blood. However, the young children discover a truth that will make them take the opposite decision, keep him alive, agonizing as punishment for his past actions.

How long is Dust on the Tongue?

Dust on the Tongue has a runtime of 89 minutes.