Roots

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.

RATING

6.8 / 10

RELEASE DATE

1954-09-01

DIRECTOR

Benito Alazraki

RUNNING TIME

1h 43m

Budget: Unknown

Revenue: Unknown

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Actors

Juan de la Cruz

Esteban (segment "Las vacas")

Conchita Montes

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