Las Acacias


1h 36m 2012

Brief Synopsis

In provincial Paraguay, lonely middle-aged trucker Ruben has been hired to take a load of lumber bound to Buenos Aires. He has also agreed to drive a countrywoman named Jacinta who is headed for the city in search of employment. However, it soon becomes clear that when Ruben committed to taking on a

Film Details

Also Known As
Acacias, Akacje, Pa veien til Buenos Aires
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2012
Production Company
Urban Distribution International (UDI)
Distribution Company
Arthaus (Norway) ; Bodega Films ; Distribution Company ; Manana ; Outsider Pictures ; Verve Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

Synopsis

In provincial Paraguay, lonely middle-aged trucker Ruben has been hired to take a load of lumber bound to Buenos Aires. He has also agreed to drive a countrywoman named Jacinta who is headed for the city in search of employment. However, it soon becomes clear that when Ruben committed to taking on a passenger, he did not know she would be bringing along her 5-month-old daughter Anahi. At first, it seems Ruben would gladly ditch them on the side of the road if he could, but gradually their dynamic starts to change.

Film Details

Also Known As
Acacias, Akacje, Pa veien til Buenos Aires
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2012
Production Company
Urban Distribution International (UDI)
Distribution Company
Arthaus (Norway) ; Bodega Films ; Distribution Company ; Manana ; Outsider Pictures ; Verve Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2012 (New Voices/New Visions)

Limited Release in United States September 7, 2012

Limited Release in United States September 7, 2012

Released in United States 2012

Released in United States 2012 (Official Selection)