Dust on The Tongue

– A grandfather, in the final stage of his existence, asks two of his grandchildren to kill him becaus..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 26 Minutes
Release Year:
2014
Original Name:
Tierra en la lengua
Dust on the tongue (2014) - Also known as Tierra en la lengua

A grandfather, in the final stage of his existence, asks two of his grandchildren to kill him because he wants to die by the hand of someone who bears his own blood. However, the young children discover a truth that will make them take the opposite decision, keep him alive, agonizing as punishment for his past actions.

Producing Country:
Genre:
Release Date:

18 Jul 2014

Language:

Spanish

Director:

Rubén Mendoza

Writer:

Rubén Mendoza

Main Actors:

Richard Córdoba, Gabriel Mejía, Alma Rodríguez, Jairo Salcedo

Plot:

In his twilight years, Silvio Vega, a child of the destitution and violence of Colombia's countryside, takes a trip with his two grandchildren to force them to kill him instead of dying of old age.

Awards:

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10