Time to Die is a 1966 Mexican Western film directed by Arturo Ripstein and starring Marga López and Jorge Martínez de Hoyos. The movie is based on a screenplay by Nobel Prize-winning author Gabriel García Márquez and is a story of revenge, redemption, and forgiveness.
The film follows Juan Sáyago (Jorge Martínez de Hoyos), who returns to his hometown after spending 18 years in prison for killing a man in self-defense. Although he is innocent, the townspeople still hold him responsible for the murder, and he faces discrimination and hostility from his former friends and neighbors.
Sáyago wants to start a new life, but he soon discovers that the two sons of the man he killed are looking for him with vengeance in their hearts. While he tries to avoid a confrontation, he also has to deal with the guilt and trauma of his past actions.
As the tension escalates, Sáyago must confront his own demons and find a way to make amends with the people he hurt. With its powerful performances, stark visuals, and poignant themes, Time to Die is a moving and unforgettable classic of the Western genre.
