Jayro Bustamante’s Dark Fantasy RITA – Streams on Shudder November 22

Written and Directed by

Jayro Bustamante (La Llorona)

Synopsis

While fleeing a neglectful household, thirteen-year-old Rita is placed in an oppressive state-run orphanage. Rita’s arrival provides a glimmer of hope to the girls inside, who share a prophecy that an angel will appear to release them. Encouraged by one another, the girls plan an escape to claim their freedom and expose the orphanage’s abuses of power. Based on the true story behind one of Guatemala’s most harrowing tragedies, RITA shines a light on the brave orphans whose fight for survival inspired a nationwide outcry for justice and reform.

Writer and Director: Jayro Bustamante

Executive Producers: Ricardo Costianovsky, Tomás Darcyl, Matt Brodlie, Jonathan Kier, Davis Guggenheim

Producers: Jonathan King, Gustavo Matheu, Jayro Bustamante

Cast: Giuliana Santa Cruz, Alejandra Vasquez, Ángela Quevedo, Isabel Aldana, Sabrina De La Hoz, Margarita Kénefic and Maria Telón

Genre: Horror, Drama

Language: Spanish

Runtime: 107 minute

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