Yuli (2018 film)

Yuli is a 2018 Peruvian science fiction action film written and directed by Christian Carrasco in his directorial debut.^[1] It stars Marisela Puicón and Julián Legaspi.^[2] It premiered on October 11, 2018, in Peruvian theaters.^[3]

Yuli
Film poster
Directed by	Christian Carrasco
Written by	Christian Carrasco
Produced by	Karina Isla
Starring	Marisela Puicón Julián Legaspi
Cinematography	Marco Alvarado
Edited by	Gustavo Draghi
Music by	Joaquín Rajadel
Production companies	IntiKC Films Madriguera Films
Release date	October 11, 2018 (2018-10-11)
Running time	100 minutes
Country	Peru
Language	Spanish

Synopsis

Yuli desperately observes on her bed the corpse that hours before had been her client, not knowing that under it is hidden a suitcase full of dollars that would be the salvation of her only daughter, victim of a serious illness. Hours go by and mafia hitmen already know their location and go after the loot. Sony, Yuli's unconditional friend, responds to her call, unaware of the dangers that await her... Yuli knows that only a great power can free her from death. Now it's just a matter of who will get there first.^[4]

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:^[5]

• Marisela Puicón as Yuli
• Julián Legaspi as Cyborg
• Giovanna Valcárcel as Sony
• Jorge ‘Coco’ Gutiérrez
• Alexander Geks
• Aaron Alejandro Silverstone
• Alan Castillo
• Gustavo Cerrón
• Fernanda Pacheco
• Daniel Ceron
• Luis Rodríguez

Production

Filming took place on locations in Lima and the Villa swamps in the summer of 2017.^[6] Post-production was done in Argentina and Indonesia.^[7]

Reception

Yuli attracted 5,836 viewers throughout its run in Peruvian theaters.^[8]

Future

Before the film's premiere, Christian Carrasco revealed that he was planning 2 sequels, with the script for both parts complete.^[9]