Paola Lara is Estrella, the central character in this Mexican ghost story. The influence of Pan's Labyrinth is clear but Vuelven is nowhere near Del Toro's masterpiece. A group of street kids struggle to survive within the violent culture of Mexican gangs who kill for no apparent reason. Estrella searches for her missing mother and she and her fellow orphans must confront the ghosts of the vanished. Lara is excellent in the lead and her supporting cast are also very good. Overall, a watchable film.
Review of Tigers Are Not Afraid
