The Chosen Ones

The Chosen Ones

You will not believe in love again

Directed by David Pablos

Produced by Krafty Films, Manny Films

2015105 min6.3 / 10

A harrowing exploration of exploitation and corrupted love set within Mexico's juvenile prostitution networks, where a young girl's affection becomes the mechanism of her own entrapment.

Sofia, 14 years old, is in love with Ulises. Because of him, in spite of him, she is forced into a prostitution network in Mexico. To set her free, Ulises will have to find another girl to replace her. Adapted from Jorge Volpi’s novel, set in the world of juvenile prostitution.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Chosen Ones sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does The Chosen Ones end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 95% of films.

  • Is The Chosen Ones easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is The Chosen Ones scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is The Chosen Ones violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity67

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise58

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Chosen Ones

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Chosen Ones

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Chosen Ones, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Chosen Ones, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Chosen Ones, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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