The Chosen Ones Set for Netflix

MEXICO CITY: Netflix has acquired The Chosen Ones (Las Elegidas) from Mundial, lining up the film for a global debut on the streaming service.

The Chosen Ones will become available on Netflix beginning May 8, following its theatrical debut. Based on Jorge Volpi’s novel, the film focuses on human trafficking in the northern region of Mexico and follows 14-year-old Sofia, who is forced into a prostitution ring.

The film is directed by David Pablos and produced by Pablo Cruz, with executive producers Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna. The Chosen Ones made its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Mundial is the international film-sales joint venture between IM Global and Canana. Mundial focuses on worldwide sales for Latin and Ibero-American cinema.