

The soul of thirst
2024-12-13 · 18 min · Not rated
In the midst of Panama's ongoing water crisis, Luis, a child from a struggling family, seeks hope in the legend of an ancient spirit that can bring nourishment to their community through collective belief.
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- Directors
- Colleen Ryan
- Production companies
- Cine House Panama, Jaguar Films, Wiznitzer Films
- Countries
- Panama
- Status
- Released
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Luis ArteagaVendedor
Miroslava MoralesAnaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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