

Heroic
2023-09-21 · 88 min · ★ 7.2
Luis, an 18-year-old Mexican boy with indigenous roots, enters the Heroico Military College with the hope of securing a better future. There, he encounters a rigid and institutionally violent system designed to make him a perfect soldier.
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- Directors
- David Zonana
- Production companies
- Film i Väst, Common Ground Pictures, TEOREMA, Filmadora, CTT Exp & Rentals
- Countries
- Mexico, Sweden
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Santiago SandovalLuis Núñez Rosales
Fernando CuautleEugenio Sierra "Pibe"
Mónica del CarmenYanin
Esteban CaicedoMario
Isabel YudiceAndrea
Ricardo TadeoArturo
Ari Axel HernándezCarrasco
David DeleoLópez
Norma PabloMadre de MarioTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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