Sujo

Sujo is a drama about a young boy growing up in rural Mexico after the murder of his father, who worked as a hitman for a cartel. Throughout his childhood and adolescence, Sujo is surrounded by violence. As he reaches manhood, he finds that he may be unable to escape the same dark path and destiny that claimed his father.

The film was directed and written by Fernanda Valadez and Astrid Rondero, who also served as producers alongside Diana Arcega. It features Juan Jesús Varela in the title role, with supporting performances by Yadira Pérez, Sandra Lorenzano, Alexis Varela, Jhon Jairo Hernández, and Karla Garrido. This production was a collaboration between companies from Mexico, the United States, and France, including Pimienta Films and the Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía.

The movie has a runtime of 127 minutes. Since its release in August 2024, it has maintained a consistent reception among viewers. It holds a rating of 6.8/10 on IMDb based on 1,400 votes, and a matching score of 6.8/10 on TMDB from 70 votes.