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The Well

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After her parents separate, a girl wants nothing more than to be with her father once again. Feeling emotionally abandoned, she retreats to a water well in her backyard, using it as a secret place where her imagination can run wild.

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Hugo Lara Correcámara May 5, 2016
A film that cements Michael Rowe as on of the most important filmmakers in Mexico right now. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Cuauhtémoc Ruelas Tijuaneo Nov 5, 2015
It's definitely not for everybody, but its themes and messages are certainly universal and valuable. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Fernanda Solórzano Letras Libres Sep 10, 2015
Michael Rowe's second film is an exploration of loneliness. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Mariana Fernández Butaca Ancha Sep 10, 2015
Manto Acufero could've easily fallen into conventional territories of divorce and forced family roles, but it works because it avoids drama and takes on the subject in a very sober way. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Ernesto Diezmartinez Cine Vértigo Sep 7, 2015
Perfectly crafted, and the performance of child actress Zailia Macas holds up during the whole movie. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Jorge (JJ) Negrete Butaca Ancha Sep 3, 2015
A movie that sets its rules from the beggining that takes you through a fatalist journey. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Michael Rowe

Director

Tania Arredondo

Mamá

Arnoldo Picazzo

Felipe

Zaili Sofía Macías Galván

Caro
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Movie Info

Synopsis After her parents separate, a girl wants nothing more than to be with her father once again. Feeling emotionally abandoned, she retreats to a water well in her backyard, using it as a secret place where her imagination can run wild.
Director
Michael Rowe
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 20m
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