---
title: "Sujo"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sujo-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1214508
imdb_id: "tt30320410"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 127
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 73
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Sujo (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sujo-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sujo is a 2024 coming-of-age crime drama film written and directed by Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez. It follows the life of a boy whose father, a cartel gunman, is murdered, leaving the child to navigate a life stalked by the shadow of violence as he grows into a man.

The film achieved cultural significance through its premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it competed in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition and won the Grand Jury Prize. Starring Juan Jesús Varela, Yadira Pérez, and Sandra Lorenzano, the movie explores themes of legacy and destiny across the stages of the protagonist's life.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An orphaned boy grows up under the shadow of violence and his father's destiny."

### Why Watch
- Won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Dramatic Competition.
- Written and directed by the creative duo Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez.
- Starring Juan Jesús Varela in the central role.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film deals heavily with violence and a difficult, adverse childhood context.
- Tone & Suitability: This is a dramatic feature film focusing on a dangerous and adverse upbringing, running two hours and seven minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #coming-of-age, #crime-drama, #cartel-violence, #orphaned-child, #inevitable-destiny

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Plex | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Rialto Amazon Channel | None | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fernanda Valadez, Astrid Rondero
- **Networks / Studios**: Silent R Management, Alpha Violet Production, Corpulenta Producciones

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Juan Jesús Varela** as *Sujo*
- **Yadira Pérez** as *Nemesia*
- **Sandra Lorenzano** as *Susan*
- **Alexis Varela** as *Jai*
- **Jhon Jairo Hernández** as *Jeremy*
- **Karla Garrido** as *Rosalia*
- **Ricardo Luna** as *Aurelio*
- **Kevin Aguilar** as *Sujo niño*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Sujo?
Sujo is available on Amazon Prime Video in select countries and free with ads in certain regions.

### Q: Is Sujo worth watching?
It is critically recognized, having won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
Sujo has a total runtime of two hours and seven minutes.

### Q: Who directed the movie?
The film was written and directed by the creative duo Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sujo — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1214508)
- [Sujo - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sujo)
- [Sujo (2024) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1214508-sujo)
- ['Sujo' Review: A Simmering Mexican Coming-of-Age Portrait](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/sujo-review-1235791565/)
- [Sujo (2024) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30320410/)
- [Sujo (película) - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sujo_(pel%C3%ADcula))

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