When King Motecuzoma dies in 1468, a drought sets upon the Mexicas' land. The younger Motecuzoma sends a retinue to collect tributes from the peasants and make an offering to Coatlicue at Aztlán, the home of their ancestors. The peasant Ollin finds a discarded tribute and makes his own journey to Aztlán to appease his rulers.
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Rodrigo Puebla
Known for
Romancing the Stone
The Magnificent One
Socorro Avelar
Known for
El Manantial
Alma Rebelde
Soledad Ruíz
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Amado Zumaya
Known for
The Gambler
Marco Antonio Novelo
Also in
Crónica de familia
Tales of the City
José Chávez
Known for
Romancing the Stone
Two Mules for Sister Sara
Martín Palomares
Known for
Sleep Dealer
Marcial Salinas
Also in
Crónica de familia
Mudstained Flower
Roberto Ruy
Known for
Retando A La Muerte
Yomo Tlazotlalli
Known for
Bandidas
Jairo Marqués Padilla
María Luisa Avalos
Yohalli
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Juan Mora Catlett Director · Federico Navarrete Screenplay Toni Kuhn Cinematographer
First release November 6, 1990 · Produced in Mexico · Original title Retorno a Aztlán
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Mexico
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Original title
Retorno a Aztlán
Original language
Spanish
Release dates
Mexico · November 6, 1990
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No release date listed for United States.
Canada
September 8, 1991 · Premiere · Toronto International Film Festival
Germany
February 23, 1991 · Premiere · Berlin International Film Festival
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