Si no ardemos, cómo iluminar la noche

B/N | 95:00

Introverted young Laura arrives in a secluded town enveloped in palm plantations. As she and her family start their new life, Laura glimpses a hidden world, marked by a chilling legend about a forest-dwelling beast that preys on women. At first, she dismisses it as a childish fantasy. But when she meets the radiant Daniela, their friendship takes her on a journey that unravels the beast’s true nature.

Country: México
Direction: Torres; Kim
Production: Vargas Carballo; Alejandra, Monroy López; Mariana
Participation year at FICM: 2024

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