Kokoloko (2020)
Released: 17 Apr 2020
Runtime: 104 Mins
Genre: Drama Thriller Countries: Mexico Languages: Spanish
Directed By: Gerardo Naranjo
Actors: Alejandra Herrera Noé Hernández Eduardo Mendizabal
Subtitles:English srt
Marisol (Alejandra Herrera) is caught between her possessive and aggressive cousin, Mauro (Eduardo Mendizábal), and passionate but inert lover, Mundo (Noé Hernández). Violence is a constant presence in their rural Mexican town, with gangs and guerilla fighters a steady presence. When Mundo has to flee, their connection turns from physical to digital even when Marisol is held captive by her cousin. Their communication via text, voicemail, and video is sporadic and frustrating, but is nevertheless a source of comfort, and their longing remains intense despite the distance. When Mundo returns, the stakes for Marisol are even higher, and it’s no longer a question of whether things will come to a head, but how and when. Might their desire and desperation ultimately play to her advantage?