A family attempts to rebuild itself after the father’s absence. Carmen, the mother, is depressed and unable to cope with the situation. She tells her children that their father will return. Daniel (7) receives an unexpected visit that transcends the boundaries of reality and imagination. Ana, the eldest daughter, resists entering adulthood. The two siblings will try to help their mother accept what she refuses to see.
Information
Director: Jimena Montemayor
Producers: Víctor Léycegui Pablo Zimbrón Alva Luis Arena
Duration: 93 minutes
Language: Spanish
Year: 2017
Country of Production: Mexico
Production CompaniesConejo Media (mx), Varios Lobos (mx), Zoología Fantástica (mx)
Cast
Dolores Fonzi, Paulina Gil, Ruben Zamora, Julieta Egurrola, Diego Aguilar,
Festivals
Opened its run at the Busan International Film Festival (date not listed)
Atlanta Film Festival 2018: Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature
Chicago International Film Festival 2017: Nominee for Best Feature Film
Cinema Jove – Valencia International Film Festival 2018: Nominee for Best Film
Guadalajara International Film Festival 2018: Mayahuel Award and FIPRESCI Award for Best Film, MEZCAL Award for Best Director
Havana Film Festival 2017: Best Cinematography
New Mexican Cinema Festival of Durango 2018: Youth Jury Award
Huelva Latin American Film Festival 2018: Wofest Award for Best Direction
Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences Awards 2019: Nominee for Best Art Direction