The Daughter of the Moon
| The Daughter of the Moon | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | César Galindo |
| Written by | César Galindo |
| Produced by | César Galindo |
| Starring | Carolina Luján |
| Cinematography | Juan Durán |
| Edited by | Leonel Galindo |
| Music by | César Vega |
Production company | Leoces Films |
| Distributed by | V&R Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Quechua |
The Daughter of the Moon (Quechua: Killapa Wawan) is a 2024 Peruvian fantasy drama film written, produced and directed by César Galindo.[1] It stars Carolina Luján as a 13-year-old aspiring scissor dancer who must confront Lucifer.[2] The rest of the cast includes Magaly Solier, Reynaldo Arenas, and Andrés “Chimango” Lares.[3]
Synopsis
Killari, a 13-year-old girl chosen by the spirits of her guardian deities, defies her mother's wishes as she learns the ancient scissors dance from her grandfather.[4]
Cast
- Carolina Luján as Killari
- Magaly Solier as Agucha
- Reynaldo Arenas
- Andrés 'Chimango' Lares
Release
The Daughter of the Moon had its world premiere on August 9, 2024, at the 28th Lima Film Festival.[5] It was presented incomplete and with unfinished special effects, which director César Galindo acknowledged was a mistake.[6]
The film was released commercially on January 29, 2026, in Peruvian theaters.[7]
Accolades
| Award / Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Film Festival | 17 August 2024 | Peruvian Competition - Best Film | The Daughter of the Moon | Nominated | [8] |
References
- ↑ Laredo, Gianina (2026-02-05). "César Galindo, director de 'Killapa Wawan': "La multiculturalidad es una riqueza de la que deberíamos estar orgullosos"". Correo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ Cordero, Keily (2026-01-28). "Cine, danza y memoria: "Killapa Wawan" a la pantalla grande". Jornada (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ "Magaly Solier regresa al cine con "Killapa Wawan" en el 28° Festival de Cine de Lima". Mano Alzada (in Spanish). 2024-07-31. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ ""Killapa Wawan" lanza su tráiler oficial y confirma estreno en cines este 29 de enero". Correo (in Spanish). 2025-12-28. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ "28 Festival de Cine de Lima". festivaldelima.com. Archived from the original on 2025-08-13. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ "Entrevista a César Galindo: Killapa Wawan, la Misión Fallida de un Cine Posible". Desistfilm. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ ""Killapa Wawan" confirma estreno en cines este 29 de enero". Caretas (in Spanish). 2025-12-24. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ "¡Estos son los ganadores del 28 Festival de Cine de Lima PUCP!". festivaldelima.com (in Spanish). August 17, 2024. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.