Tótem
Mexico • 2023
Director
Synopsis
In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by her mother, aunts, and other relatives. As the day goes on, building to an event both anticipated and dreaded, Sol begins to understand the gravity of the celebration this year and watches as her family does the same.
Synopsis
In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by her mother, aunts, and other relatives. As the day goes on, building to an event both anticipated and dreaded, Sol begins to understand the gravity of the celebration this year and watches as her family does the same.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorLila Avilés
WriterLila Avilés
CinematographerDiego Tenorio
ComposerThomas Becka
EditorOmar Guzmán
Cast
Naíma Sentíesas Sol
Montserrat Marañonas Nuri