Chuzalongo

Set in an Andean village during the late 19th century, this fantasy thriller follows a priest named Nicanor after a young boy arrives in town. Nicanor realizes that the child possesses a supernatural ability to make crops grow through his blood. However, this gift comes with a dark requirement, as the boy must consume human blood to survive.

Directed, produced, and written by Diego Ortuño, the film is a joint production between Spain, Canada, Peru, and Ecuador. The cast features Bruno Odar in the role of Nicanor, alongside Wolframio Sinué, Gael Ortuño, Alex Cisneros, Mónica Mancero, and Fernando Bacilio. The movie has a total runtime of 95 minutes and was released on September 25, 2024.