The Legend of the Nahuala
Leo San Roman, a cowardly boy, inhabits a colonial Puebla where townsfolk whisper of an ancient curse. On the eve of the Day of the Dead, his older brother vanishes into the sinister Nahuala mansion. Forced to conquer his own fears, Leo ventures into the forbidden grounds, confronting not just ghosts and monsters from Mexican folklore, but a dark chapter of his own family's past. His journey becomes a trial of courage, where every shadow holds a new legend, and saving his brother means unraveling a mystery older than the town itself.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La Leyenda de la Nahuala |
| Year | 2007 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Genre | Family, Fantasy, Animation, Horror |
| Director | Ricardo Arnaiz |
| Runtime | 84 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.9/10 (235 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This film is a vibrant and accessible gateway into the rich tapestry of Mexican folklore, where La Llorona and calaca skeletons become part of a child's adventure. The animation, while simple, is filled with warm colors and expressive styling that captures the spirit of both festival and fear.
What lingers after the credits is a sense of cultural heritage presented as an engaging folktale, where light scares and humor create a balanced family experience. It’s a spirited cartoon with a distinct sense of place. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ricardo Arnaiz
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The vibrant hues of a Day of the Dead festival clash with the deep shadows of a haunted hacienda.
🎭 Cast
Fabrizio Santini
Leo San Juan (voice)
Martha Higareda
Xochitl (voice)
Andrés Bustamante
Don Andres (voice)
Jesús Ochoa
Santos (voice)
Rafael Inclán
Alebrije (voice)
Ofelia Medina
Nahuala (voice)
Manuel Valdés
Lorenzo Villavicencio (voice)
Mayté Cordero
Teodora Villavicencio (voice)
Bruno Coronel
Nando San Juan (voice)
Pierre Angelo
Ciego
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