# Ixcanul (2015)

> On Guatemala’s volcanic highlands, a young Kaqchikel woman confronts the dangerous gap between inherited tradition and an unfamiliar modern world.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/200754

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Jayro Bustamante
- Cast: María Mercedes Coroy, María Telón, Manuel Antún, Justo Lorenzo, Marvin Coroy, Fernando Martínez
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4135844/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, austere, tense, thoughtful solo viewing, world cinema night

## Synopsis

A young girl must navigate the complexities of life and love amidst the backdrop of an active volcano.

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