Backyard, The

A FILM BY Carlos Carrera

Beautifully shot and filled with gritty realism.
- Todd Brown, TWITCH FILM
A chilling thriller!
- SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Synopsis

Based on chilling true events, The Backyard follows Blanca Bravo, a tough, idealistic cop assigned to investigate thousands of unsolved female murders in North America's deadliest city, Juárez, Mexico. Determined to bring an end to the bloodshed, Blanca fights through the corruption, indifference and incompetence of her colleagues, uncovering a shocking truth that puts her career—and life—in jeopardy.

Theatrical Release Date

Original Languages: Spanish, Tzotzil, English
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Running Time: 122 min.
Year: 2009

Credits

CAST
Jimmy Smits
Marco Pérez
Ana de la Reguera
Joaquin Cosio
Alejandro Calva
Asur Zagada
DIRECTED BY
Carlos Carrera

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