Cadejo Blanco

Released Apr 21, 2023

2h 5m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

Crime

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Sarita goes out dancing one night at the insistence of her free-spirited sister, Bea. Uncharacteristically, Sarita dances the night away, heading home alone when the party drags on too late. The next morning, after calling friends and neighbors, Sarita begins to panic when she realizes that Bea never made it home. The police are indifferent and unhelpful, but Sarita suspects that Bea's disappearance has something to do with Andrés, her sister's dangerous ex. Realizing she must take matters into her own hands, Sarita finds a way to befriend him and infiltrate his gang. With an unwavering determination, Sarita becomes increasingly involved with Andrés and the ruthless, violent underworld of Guatemalan street gangs. Praised for its "gritty authenticity" (Screen Daily) and cast with almost entirely non-professional actors, Cadejo Blanco is an intense, nail-biting thriller in the vein of Sin Nombre and Maria Full of Grace, that digs deep into the underbelly of gang culture.

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Jonathan M

There are only six professional actors in this film. It truly is a thrill where the authenticity speaks through the screen. Justin Lerner's best film to date.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/23/23

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Justin Lerner

Director

Karen Martinez

Sarita

Rudy Rodríguez

Andrés

Pamela Martínez

Bea

Karen Martínez

Sarita

Brandon López

Damian

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Adam Graham

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Justin Lerner's dark exploration of life in Central America has a cold worldview that recalls "City of God" and features a strong central performance from star Karen Martínez.

Rated: B

Jun 16, 2023

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Concepción de León

New York Times

Many of the cast members had a hand in reworking the script to better reflect their lives and daily vernacular. But this authenticity was not enough to make up for the shoddy storytelling.

Jun 15, 2023

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Ali Juell

Austin Chronicle

A vivid and multi-dimensional story as the audience sees Sarita join Andrés’ gang...Cadejo Blanco provides international audiences with a perspective they would largely be unexposed to otherwise and confronts some of the issues facing Guatemalans today.

Jun 14, 2022

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Bobby LePire

Film Threat

Karen Martínez is a revelation.

Rated: 9/10

Apr 20, 2023

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Filipe Freitas

Always Good Movies

It’s unfortunate that the tactlessness of most of the scenes hinders the final product.

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 7, 2023

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David Pardillos

Cinemanía (Spain)

Pending the return of Brian De Palma and Michael Mann, the thriller seems to have found a worthy successor to both of them, even if it has appeared in the last place one might expect it: Guatemala. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Sep 14, 2022

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Synopsis

Sarita goes out dancing one night at the insistence of her free-spirited sister, Bea. Uncharacteristically, Sarita dances the night away, heading home alone when the party drags on too late. The next morning, after calling friends and neighbors, Sarita begins to panic when she realizes that Bea never made it home. The police are indifferent and unhelpful, but Sarita suspects that Bea's disappearance has something to do with Andrés, her sister's dangerous ex. Realizing she must take matters into her own hands, Sarita finds a way to befriend him and infiltrate his gang. With an unwavering determination, Sarita becomes increasingly involved with Andrés and the ruthless, violent underworld of Guatemalan street gangs. Praised for its "gritty authenticity" (Screen Daily) and cast with almost entirely non-professional actors, Cadejo Blanco is an intense, nail-biting thriller in the vein of Sin Nombre and Maria Full of Grace, that digs deep into the underbelly of gang culture.

Director: Justin Lerner
Screenwriter: Justin Lerner
Distributor: Film Movement
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Crime
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 21, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 14, 2023
Runtime: 2h 5m

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