Encanto is a humorous and heartwarming tale set in the Colombian hills where the magical Madrigal family lives in harmony and peace. As a result of the death of her husband, Abuela Madrigal was blessed with a miracle, which magically gave rise to the town of Encanto. From that point forward, each member of the Madrigal family was given a unique skill used to protect not only them, but also the entire community as a whole. Except for Mirabel, who was supposedly given no powers, other relatives revealed abilities such as influencing the weather, changing their appearance, hearing precise sounds, and having incredible physical strength.

There is an important point to remember that the movie takes place in the mountains of Colombia during an uncertain period in the early 1900s. Due to the setting, Bruno’s knowledge of soap operas confused viewers because television hadn’t been invented until 1927.

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Bruno (voiced by John Leguizamo) has the gift of premonition and is one of the most popular characters in the story. However, after receiving his powers, his negative visions cause him to be held accountable for any unfavorable outcomes for the family. As a result, Bruno becomes stigmatized and oppressed by his family members, forcing him to live in the walls of the Casita with rats, as depicted in the wildly popular song, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” Rather than a gift, Bruno’s ability to see the future could be described by some as a curse. Although he has the ability to observe events in the future, he lacks the ability to change them and is unfairly blamed for these negative happenings.

Co-Director Jared Bush Clarifies the Plot Hole

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During a recently held Q&A discussion on Twitter, director Jared Bush addressed this concern in the most straightforward way after a fan asked, “How did Bruno know about telenovelas?.’ Bush ended the plot hole by reminding fans that Bruno can see the future, which would explain why it was mentioned in the movie.

It is curious that so many viewers overlook this rather obvious explanation for the plot hole in Encanto, given that Bruno’s ability to see the future is one of the most critical aspects of his role in the story. With the social media debate coming to an end over Twitter, the discussion over this supposed Bruno plot hole in the movie has finally concluded.