Las leyendas: El origen

Las leyendas: El origen is an animated fantasy film about the boundary between the realms of the living and the dead. The story follows the consequences of a human baby crossing the Eternal Mirror, an event that opens a portal and allows beings from the underworld to enter the world of the living.

Directed by Ricardo Arnaiz, this production followed his previous work, The Legend of the Nahuala. The film was a joint effort between Mexico and the Philippines, involving production companies ViX, Ánima Estudios, and Top Draw Animation. The screenplay was written by Ángel Pulido. The voice cast features Paola Ramones as Moribunda, Emiliano Ugarte as Finado, and Liliana Barba Meinecke as Leo San Juan, alongside Daniela Ibáñez, Alex Casas, and Cajafresca. In total, 26 cast members are credited in this 90-minute feature.

Audience reception for the movie is mixed across different platforms. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 5.6/10 based on 148 votes. In contrast, it has a higher score on TMDB, where it is rated 8.3/10 from 283 votes.