David Buitrón Fernández

During the construction of a house, my father reflects on family, belonging, the notion of “home” and the search for his place in the world.

In a big city, a teenage girl unexpectedly faces the adversities of being a mother.

Seven-year-old Jimena, trapped in isolation with her mother during the lockdown, grows weary of her repetitive virtual world. But from her window, she finds an unexpected friendship that brings new light to her confined life.

Located in one of the oldest and most popular neighborhoods in Mexico City, La Colonial is the refuge of those who, faced with the adversity of modern society, have designed their own community in it.

As the years go by, it gets harder for dancer and theatre director Aki to live an artistic life. But against the odds, she perseveres. Aki is struggling to continue her lifelong work as a dancer, actress and theatre director, while at the same time caring for her ageing father. As a series of international performances are cancelled, we witness doubts swirling on the surface and a steely resilience within. As life challenges collide with the trials of the creative process, this film is a sensitive contemplation on what we can control in our lives and what remains out of our hands. It's a film that explores creativity, authenticity and how to keep true to yourself as the years go by.