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Nobody's Daughters

A close up of a woman looking down with a black background and "Nobody's Daughter" written in yellow
Two men and a woman in green surroundings. One man inspects a small branch in the sunlight.

Synopsis

Santo is a respected religious clockmaker and moneylender in his village. He exploits families in debt by using charm and kindness. When they cannot repay him, he persuades them to send their underage daughters to work as maids to pay off the debt. Ultimately, he sexually enslaves them and throws them out on the street when they become pregnant. His latest victim is Cira, an 11-year-old blackberry picker whose mother has pawned their home and land. After Santo's death, Maria Luisa, one of his victims, with the help of Fernando, his childhood friend and lawyer, fights for justice. After a long court battle, justice has finally been served, but not for everyone. Based on a real story.

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Running time
97 min
Format
Digital
Director
Juan Pablo Bedoya 1st Feature
Producer
Adelante Colombia, Arawana prodcutions, ZonaSur, Nomade and Best Yet Entertainment
Co-Producer
Alex Naud
Executive Producer
Lorena Briscoe /Fernando Merchan/ Juan Pablo Bedoya
Editor
Erick Rodriguez
Screenwriter
Lorena Briscoe
Director of Photography
Alejandro Vallejos
Production Designer
Yorlady Ruiz
Sound
Camilo
Composer
Alejandro Velasquez
Principal cast
German Jaramillo, Maria Paulina Montoya, Lorena Briscoe
Other Lead Creative(s)
Fernando Mercha, Carmenza Cossio

Genre

Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

ZonaSur Cinema

131 Woodstock Road , Yarton
OX51PT

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