Own Hand

Three stories intersect in a brutal lynching that occurred on June 1, 2013 in a town in the Bolivian tropics. Mario Vega, a prosecutor attached to judicial processes, tries to prevent the lynching of five young people from Villa Nogales, unjustly accused of stealing a truck. Miguel, the father, and Adrián, one of the young accused, join Mario to star in this story, which portrays what happens in many places in Bolivia, where "justice by one's own hands" claims many lives.

Directed by Rodrigo Patiño, Own Hand leans on a strong ensemble — Freddy Chipana, Alejandro Marañon, Gonzalo Callejas — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 2024.