Carancho

Feb 11 2011 Unrated 1h 47m
Crime, Drama, Romance

Sosa is a lawyer who haunts hospital waiting rooms hoping to represent the victims of traffic accidents in insurance claims. When he falls in love with ambulance medic Luján, he tries to leave this dark business but the shady law firm that he works for won’t let him off that easily.

Plot

In Argentina over 8,000 people die in traffic accidents every year. Behind each of these tragedies is a flourishing industry founded on insurance payouts and legal loopholes. Sosa is a lawyer who tours the A&E Departments of the public hospitals and the police stations in search of potential clients. Luján is a young doctor recently arrived from the provinces. Their love story kicks off one night when Luján and Sosa meet in the street. She's trying to save a man's life; he wants him on his client portfolio.

Written by

Alejandro Fadel, Martín Mauregui, Santiago Mitre

Directed by

Pablo Trapero

Production Countries

Argentina

Production Companies

Ibermedia European Community Program, INCAA, L90 Cine Digital, Matanza Cine, Patagonik Film Group, Finecut

Languages

Español

Awards

5 wins & 17 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
9,253
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
66
Popularity
NA