Castaways

2024 | Color | 12:00

Miriam, at the age of 13, is the only one responsible for her four-month-old brother. When her best friend invites her to a party, Miriam will do everything she can to get rid of her brother for one night so she can assist. Miriam's attitude towards life will change forever.

Country: México
Direction: Saavedra de la Teja; Andrea
Script: Saavedra de la Teja; Andrea, Torres; Kim
Production: Camacho; Vittorio
Photography: Saldívar Robles; Mariana
Sound: Reyes; Augusto César
Music: Woolrich; Eduardo
Cast:Lara; Paola, Larequi; Joanna, de la Cruz; Braulio, Martínez; Ximena, Loza; Mateo, Bonilla; Demetrio
Art direction: Monroy Molina; Adrian
Participation year at FICM: 2024

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