Filmed in the deserted area North of Lima, this film tells the adventures of three characters as they leave their town. El Inca is an old wrestler with no place in this world, La Boba is a waitress at her father’s road restaurant in the middle of nowhere and does not want to live without love, and El Hijo del Ladrón wants to escape his name. Practically robbed of their proper names, the title characters of this film flee from the fate that has been imposed upon them. On their respective journeys, their morality, tenacity and integrity are tested, as they defy the stigma of their names, trying arduously not to succumb to self-fulfilling prophecies.

Presented by the Americas Research Group at Newcastle University. The film will be followed by informal discussion - all are welcome to join.