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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 10

There are magical spells and demonic possession, and a sequence where Ultima...takes along the boy...to gather secret herbs and prepare a potion to drive an evil spirit from the body of another man's son.

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Critic Noel Murray
rated 7

...is at its best when it’s at its smallest: when Ganalon quietly watches Colon coax a dying young man into vomiting up his “curse,”...

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Cast & Crew

Carl Franklin
Director
Alfred Molina
As Voice of Antonio
Joaquín Cosío
As Narciso
Dolores Heredia
As Maria
Castulo Guerra
As Tenorio
Miriam Colon
As Ultima
Raúl Castillo
As Andrew

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Based on Rudolfo Anaya's acclaimed novel, BLESS ME, ULTIMA is a poignant coming-of-age tale set in New Mexico during World War II. Young Antonio Marez (Luke Gonfalon) grapples with questions of destiny and spirituality as he navigates his relationships with his family and the enigmatic curandera Ultima (Miriam Colon), who teaches him the power of nature and the "old ways" of his ancestors. When Antonio's family is plagued by tragic events, he must confront the harsh realities of life and death, and learn to accept the mysteries of the world around him. With a rich cast of characters and a deeply personal narrative, BLESS ME, ULTIMA is a powerful exploration of identity, tradition, and the search for meaning in a changing world.

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Bless Me, Ultima was released in theaters on February 22, 2013.