Tattoos in Memory

Tattoos in Memory (Spanish: Tatuajes en la memoria) is a 2024 Peruvian drama film directed by Luis Llosa from a screenplay written by Mario Vargas Llosa,^[1] based on the autobiographical book Memorias de un soldado desconocido by Lurgio Gavilán Sánchez.^[2] It is about a former terrorist and soldier seeking redemption by becoming a Franciscan priest.^[3] It premiered on August 29, 2024, in Peruvian theaters.^[4]

Tattoos in Memory
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Luis Llosa
Screenplay by	Mario Vargas Llosa
Based on	Memorias de un soldado desconocido by Lurgio Gavilán Sánchez
Starring	Gianfranco Bustios
Production company	Iguana Films
Distributed by	Venus Films
Release date	August 29, 2024 (2024-08-29)
Running time	122 minutes
Country	Peru
Language	Spanish

Synopsis

A boy from Ayacucho is orphaned and, following his older brother, joins the Shining Path, where he trains in violence. Captured by the army, he finds a second chance as a soldier. Tormented by blood, he seeks one last hope by becoming a Franciscan priest and then a prominent anthropologist.^[5]

Cast

• Gianfranco Bustios
• Reynaldo Arenas
• Milene Vazquez
• Renata Flores
• Christian Esquivel as Lieutenant Shogun
• Kenyi Nizama
• Josué Cohello

Production

Principal photography began on October 24, 2022,^[6] and ended on November 25, 2022, in Huanta, Ayacucho in Peru.^[7][8]