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The Light on the Hill

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In a small town in the peruvian Andes, the strange death of a herder awakens the fear to the unknown. Two young forensics and a rebel cop are in charge of the investigation and, in the process, will reveal a shocking and dangerous legend hidden for centuries.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2016-08-06

Runtime: 85 mins

Director: Ricardo Velarde

Writer: Ricardo Velarde

Spoken language: Español,

Genres: Drama, Mystery, Horror

Original title: The Light on the Hill

Production Companies: Caudal Films

Production Countries: Peru

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