Birds of Passage

Parental Rating: R

Contains: Language    Violence    Drug Use    Adult Content    

Jill's Review

Opens March 1, 2019

Runs 125 minutes

In a remote village in Colombia, the Wayuu people live according to the ancient traditions passed down through the generations. Zaida (Natalia Reyes) has become a woman and is about to be introduced to the village as ready to take a husband. Rapayet (Jose Acosta) asks for her hand. He is told that once he pays the pricey dowry, she will be his. Rapayet runs a small coffee trading business with his friend Moises (Jhon Narvaez). They have no money. Then, Zapayet sees his chance to make some money. Afterall, it is the 1960's and the pot culture is booming. He and Moises decide to start selling weed to the Americans. The venture starts out well until Moises becomes too enamored with power and greed. This can only lead to death and despair and the ruin of everyone's lives.

This film is based on true events that took place between the 1960's and the 1980's in the backwoods of Colombia. It is an intimate look at another culture and way of life. It is also a look at how the drug wars and the cartels have ruined so many people. The Husband and I liked this film and it has won many awards. However, it is almost hard to watch because you know nothing good is going to come from joining the drug trade business. Especially, for these remote and naive people. It is definitely worth seeing. It is different from other drug films and it really reflects a culture that is very different from our own. There is still plenty of action, violence and blood, too. So, if you are looking for something just a little different, go see this. 

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