The title is derived from the folklore of La Huesera, a mysterious female figure who roamed the desert gathering bones. Said to favour those of wolves, La Huesera would assemble an entire skeleton, before singing to it. Her song would eventually bring the deceased creature back to life, granting it freedom to roam the plains once more.
The enormous statue featured in the film's opening is the Monumental de la Virgen De Guadalupe, located in Chalma, Mexico. It is a relatively new statue, having been built in 2017, and measures a whopping 33 meters high by 11 wide, with an approximate weight of 110 tons. It is accessed by a staircase of 640 steps.
Michelle Garza Cervera's directorial debut