Backyard (2009)
Officer Blanca Bravo arrives in Juarez, Mexico — a grim nexus of corporate colonialism and sexual tourism — to investigate a rash of killings targeting female migrant workers. But with no help from the locals, bringing the responsible parties to justice becomes a frustrating exercise. As Bravo rails against indifference and local corruption, she finds herself on a collision course with Mickey Santos, a Mexican mogul with a taste for young prostitutes.
Director:
Carlos Carrera
Writer:
Sabina Berman
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Ana de la Reguera as Blanca |
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Asur Zagada as Juana Sanchez |
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Marco Pérez as Fierro |
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Iván Cortes as Cutberto |
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Jimmy Smits as Mickey Santos |
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Alejandro Calva as Comandante |
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Joaquín Cosío as Peralta |
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Sayed Badreya as El Sultán |
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Carolina Politi as Sara |
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Adriana Paz as Hilda |
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Lisa Owen as Silvia |
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Juan Carlos Barreto as Alvarez |
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Paloma Arredondo as Elvia |
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Amorita Rasgado as Margara |
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Enoc Leaño as Gobernador |
| Directing | Carlos Carrera | Director |
| Writing | Sabina Berman | Screenplay |
| Costume & Make-Up | María Estela Fernández | Costume Designer |