Gerardo, a 17-year old guy has just finished his relationship with Bruno and starts wandering hopeless through the streets of the city. In his wandering he's tortured by images: each masculine body he sees reminds him of his lover. Gerardo is determined to keep what's left of his dying love. The only comfort he has is a letter that Bruno left him with his boss.
Cinematography
Every frame looks like a fever dream of desire and loss.
Direction
Hernández makes Mexico City feel like Gerardo's personal purgatory.
Director
Julián Hernández
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of the 'New Mexican Cinema' movement that emerged after NAFTA, when queer stories finally found funding outside mainstream studios.
Julián Hernández shot this for roughly $25,000, often stealing locations when permits fell through.
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