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Tótem

Tótem

20236.81h 35m

Overview

In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by her mother, aunts, and other relatives. As the day goes on, building to an event both anticipated and dreaded, Sol begins to understand the gravity of the celebration this year and watches as her family does the same.

Directed by Lila Avilés
Written by Lila Avilés
Produced by Siobhan Flynn, José Tamez, Louise Riousse
Box Office0Revenue: $163K

Top Cast

Naíma Sentíes

Naíma Sentíes

Sol

Montserrat Marañon

Montserrat Marañon

Nuri

Marisol Gasé

Marisol Gasé

Alejandra

Saori Gurza

Saori Gurza

Esther

Mateo García Elizondo

Mateo García Elizondo

Tonatiuh

Teresa Sánchez

Teresa Sánchez

Cruz

Iazua Larios

Iazua Larios

Lucía

Alberto Amador

Alberto Amador

Roberto

Juan Francisco Maldonado

Juan Francisco Maldonado

Napo

M

Marisela Villaruel

Lúdica

About Tótem

Tótem is a drama film released in 2023. Directed by Lila Avilés, it stars Naíma Sentíes, Montserrat Marañon, Marisol Gasé. In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by her mother, aunts, and other relatives. As the day goes on, building to an event both anticipated and dreaded, Sol begins to understand the gravity of the celebration this year and watches as her family does the same.

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