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Sol, a seven-year-old girl, is at her grandfather's place helping with the preparations for a surprise party for her father. As the day progresses, a strange and chaotic environment slowly takes over the situation, fracturing the foundations that hold the family together. Sol will understand that her world is about to undergo a great change, one that will open the way to the mystery of life celebrating.

 Lila Avilés is a Mexican independent film director, screenwriter and producer who founded her production company Limerencia Films in 2018. Her first feature film, “La Camarera” (2018) was chosen to represent Mexico at the Oscar and Goya Awards and was selected in more than sixty festivals around the world, achieving many national and international awards, as well as a great reception by critics. She has been a member of the jury at numerous film festivals, such as the San Sebastian International Film Festival or the Monterrey International Film Festival.

Director: Lila Avilés (Mexico)

Genre: Fiction

Country of production: Mexico/Denmark/France

Year of production: 2023

Running time: 95’

Language: Spanish

Cast: Naíma Sentíes, Montserrat Marañón, Marisol Gasé, Saori Gurza, Mateo García Elizondo, Cruz, Teresita Sánchez, Juan Francisco Maldonado, Iazua Larios, Alberto Amador.

Production: Tatiana Graullera, Lila Avilés, Louise Riousse

Screenwriter: Lila Avilés

Director of photography: Diego Tenorio

Production companies: Limerencia Films, Laterna, Paloma Productions, Alpha Violet Production

International sales: Alpha Violet

Festivals/Awards: Selected at Berlinale (Ecumenical Jury Prize), San Sebastian International Film Festival

Premiere in Madrid.