Tattoos in Memory
Tattoos in Memory is a 2024 Peruvian drama film directed by Luis Llosa from a screenplay written by Mario Vargas Llosa, based on the autobiographical book Memorias de un soldado desconocido by Lurgio Gavilán Sánchez. It is about a former terrorist and soldier seeking redemption by becoming a Franciscan priest. It premiered on August 29, 2024, in Peruvian theaters.
Synopsis
A boy from Ayacucho is orphaned and, following his older brother, joins the Shining Path, where he trains in violence. Captured by the army, he finds a second chance as a soldier. Tormented by blood, he seeks one last hope by becoming a Franciscan priest and then a prominent anthropologist.Cast
- Gianfranco Bustios
- Reynaldo Arenas
- Milene Vazquez
- Renata Flores
- Christian Esquivel as Lieutenant Shogun
- Kenyi Nizama
- Josué Cohello