Fighting for her own life and the ones she loves, a Chicana in New Mexico sinks deeper into her addiction while struggling to surface for her daughter.
Acting
Barrera's physical performance—watch her hands, always her hands.
Cinematography
Desert landscapes that swallow characters whole.
Direction
Lacen lets scenes breathe past comfort into confession.
Director
Ryan Lacen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film was developed through workshops with recovering mothers in Albuquerque's South Valley, with several cast members drawing from lived experience.
The 'coco' in the tagline refers to a regional folk monster used to frighten children—here weaponized by addiction itself.
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