Director Harold Trompetero and actor John Leguizamo are taking on the world of gritty prison dramas with their latest venture, Dark Blood.
Misael (Leguizamo) is imprisoned in Colombia, waiting to be sentenced for a revenge crime against the man who killed his child. During his confinement, he must adapt to a new life of abuse, including injury and humiliation by guards and other prisoners. His former life starts to become a distant memory as he is forgotten by his loved ones, Misael, lonely and abandoned, finds affection and tenderness in Sarna, the dog of the prison.
Watch the dark and disturbing trailer for Dark Blood in the player below:
Starring alongside Leguizamo are Adriana Barraza and Ramiro Meneses.
Dark Blood comes from a screenplay by Trompetero, Jeiver Pinto and Gerardo Pinzon. The film is produced by Mauricio Brunetti and executive producer by Maritizia Daza Buitrago and Deisy Marroquin.
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