Roots

Four independent stories based on writer Francisco Rojas Gonzáles's work, depicting the reality of Mexican indian people: Las Vacas (The Cow), Nuestra Señora (Our Lady), El Tuerto (One-Eyed) and La Potranca (The Filly). In El Tuerto, a one eyed boy is relentlessly bullied by his mates. His religious mother asks God to make the boy's eyes equal. The outcome is tragic.

Release Date

September 1, 1954

Status

Released

Original Title

Raíces

Runtime

1h 43min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Spanish

Production Companies

Teleproducciones