Midnight Family

2019 | Color | 90:00

In a city where the government operates only 45 emergency ambulances for a population of over nine million, the Ochoa family is a crucial element for survival. This family of unregistered private paramedics is known for being trustworthy, but now they must deal with a sudden escalation of bribes that could involve them in ethically questionable practices.

Country: México
Direction: Lorentzen; Luke
Script: Lorentzen; Luke
Production: Fortes; Elena, Quinn; Kellen, Lorentzen; Luke, Alatorre; Daniela
Photography: Lorentzen; Luke
Sound: Barberis; Matías
Music: Los Shajatos
Cast:Ochoa; Josué, Ochoa; Fer, Ochoa; Juan, Hernández; Manuel
Participation year at FICM: 2019

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