

Barren Land
2025-03-28 · 101 min · ★ 6.4
Barren Land is the story of three friends. All three trapped between the abandonment of the institutions, the violent and unstoppable rise of the narco in the province and the dangerous increase of social discontent. Three friends trapped in a powder keg that will test their friendship.
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- Directors
- Albert Pintó
- Production companies
- Esto También Pasará, SDB Films, Glow, Mogambo Films
- Countries
- Spain, Mexico
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Luis ZaheraGallego
Karra ElejaldeArrantzale
Jesús CarrozaYeye
Vicente Romero SánchezColorao
Antonio GilQuemao
Emilio PalaciosInglés
Paula DíazClau
Tamara CasellasPastor
Mona MartínezJueza Hurtado
Jero MedinaElizalde
Damián AlcázarRafael Hoffman
Mila FernándezRosarioTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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