Hombre perro

Tupac, son of a Colla* mother and a japanese father, lived with his family in northern Argentina until one night someone, or something, broke into his house and violently tookhis family away from him. Tupac is saved by hiding under the bed, he was 5 years old at that time. Tupac always believed that the El Familiar (a legendary demon dog that devours people) was responsible for the tragedy, but, over the years, he discovers, with the help of his friend Nusta that it was not a fantastic beast who took his family, but four men who continue to kill and kidnap other people. Thus, Tupac decides to go after them using traditional weapons and martial arts -which he inherited from his father- to become DOGMAN and get revenge. * The Colla are an indigenous people from South American countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru.

Directed by Tamae Garateguy, Hombre perro leans on a strong ensemble — Roberto Kim Fukaura, Magaly Solier — 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 action titles of 2021.