While abroad Colombians are the bad guys, in Colombia foreigners are the kings. And Vigo, a Swede who arrives to Colombia, will be no exception: he will be received as a prodigal son. He will soon discover that even with so much human warmth, in the country of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, magical realism is lived in the midst of chaos, impetus and thoughtlessness, which between tears and laughter blurs the fine line between good and evil.
Acting
Connor McShannon's committed bewilderment as Vigo
Production
Bogotá chaos captured with genuine affection
Director
Harold Trompetero
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title references a famous Jorge Celedón vallenato song about Colombian identity abroad, framing the film as reverse-diaspora commentary.
Director Harold Trompetero built his career on 'películas de pueblo'—low-budget regional comedies that dominated Colombian box offices before Netflix arrived.
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