Kim Elizondo Navarro

After a youth marked by limitations, Vilma (45) has finally achieved the privileged life she always dreamed of. In a beachfront house located in one of Costa Rica’s most exclusive tourist areas, she waits alone for the annual visit of her American partner, who sustains this lifestyle from afar. But this year, he doesn’t show up, cuts off communication, and the money begins to run out. Amid the overwhelming tourist atmosphere, Vilma is forced to face paradise without her “Prince Charming.”

Leaf Architects unveils bats as you’ve never seen them before—tiny, furry, bright-white creatures that transform rainforest leaves into extraordinary living architectural designs. Through the eyes of biologist Bernal Rodríguez, who has dedicated decades to studying these hidden home builders, the film reveals astonishing behaviors captured on camera for the very first time: from delicate construction techniques to the vital role bats play in regenerating tropical forests. Blending breathtaking imagery with a story of passion and discovery, Leaf Architects invites audiences to witness the secret lives of bats and the wonders of nature they sustain.

VILMA lives alone, enjoying the luxury she dreamed of while caretaking an American's vacation home on an exclusive Costa Rican beach. Her fragile stability unravels when she gets locked out.

After a long life as a devoted wife and homemaker, Cuca (70) is confronted with her husband’s death. The news brings relatives and neighbors to her home, obliging her to tend to the formalities of the occasion. In private, Cuca experiences solitude for the first time.