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The Call of Fayu Ujmu

2002 · 44 min Documentary Drama

A 13-year-old Indian boy is found unconscious after being attacked in the jungle by the evil spirit Fayu Ujmu. A shaman attempts to ritually tame the spirit and advises the boy’s father to capture it. This story is based on a Chachi Indian legend; it was shot with indigenous inhabitants of the jungle community of Loma Linda, on the Rio Cayapas.

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Original Title Der Ruf des Fayu Ujmu
Year 2002
Country Germany, Ecuador
Genre Documentary, Drama
Director Rainer Simon
Runtime 44 min.

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The Call of Fayu Ujmu is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2002 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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