Orphans
2014, Spanish. Directed by Guita Schyfter.
Orphans is the true story of a forbidden love affair set in the oppressive and violent atmosphere of nineteenth century Mexico. One man, Melchor Ocampo, driven by the twin passions of love and idealism, defies the stain of illegitimacy to shake off the crippling yoke of Spain and the Catholic Church. In so doing he becomes a founding figure of modern day Mexico.
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 6 June 2014
- Original title
- Huérfanos
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Hugo Hiriart, Guita Schyfter, Fausto Zerón-Medina
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Orphans runs 155 minutes (2h 35m).
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Orphans isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 June 2014. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Orphans?
Orphans (2014) was directed by Guita Schyfter and stars Rafael Sánchez Navarro, Dolores Heredia, José Luis Cruz.