Roots (1954)

7.1/10 103 min Drama

Overview

Four independent stories based on writer Francisco Rojas Gonzáles's work, depicting the reality of Mexican indian people: Las Vacas (The Cow), Nuestra Señora (Our Lady), El Tuerto (One-Eyed) and La Potranca (The Filly). In El Tuerto, a one eyed boy is relentlessly bullied by his mates. His religious mother asks God to make the boy's eyes equal. The outcome is tragic.

Cast

Juan de la Cruz

Esteban (segment "Las vacas")

Conchita Montes

The City Woman (segment "Las vacas")

Carlos Robles Gil

Eric (segment "La potranca")

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