The read
A Balasaur Score of 70 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.1/10. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
On a small Mexican island dwells a group of Indians who live in the traditional manner and who disdain outsiders. The beautiful Maclovia and the poverty-stricken Jose Maria are in love, but her father refuses to allow their marriage, or even any communication between them, due to Jose Maria's lack of means.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Emilio FernándezDirector
- Emilio FernándezScreenplay
- Antonio Díaz CondeOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- María FélixMaclovia
- Pedro ArmendárizJosé María
- Carlos López MoctezumaSgt. Genovevo de la Garza
- Columba DomínguezSara
- Arturo Soto RangelDon Justo
- Miguel InclánTata Macario
- Eduardo ArozamenaCabo Mendoza
- José MorcilloDon Jerónimo
- Roberto CañedoTeniente Ocampo
- Manuel DondéComisario (uncredited)
- Jaime Jiménez PonsEstudiante (uncredited)
- Ismael Pérez 'Poncianito'Ponciano (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
islandmexicoparent child relationshippropagandaculture clashfishingvillageplatonic loveautonomyrural arealusttribal law