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The Witch and Mandinga
El Negro discovers the heavy price of respect, Doña Ofelia's ways, and the powers of Mandinga in his search for fortune.
2022·14m·★ 9.0
Spanish original
Set in a classical Uruguayan folk story, we follow El Negro, a young argentine man stepping into a new town. He seeks his fortune, but must face the town's true matriarch, Doña Ofelia, and her watchful cat, Mandinga.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A tension-first choice where uncertainty, investigation, or escalating pressure is a major part of the appeal.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a plot with questions to chase rather than a purely relaxed watch.
Commitment
Light commitment · 14m
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