Rita, a 13-year-old girl, runs away from her abusive father to the big city. She finds solace until she's placed in a safe house run by the State. Rita and her cellmates plot an escape that ends in a shocking act of violence.

Festivals, awards and nominations

Fantasia Film Festival (Won, Cheval Noir Best Cinematography), Calgary International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival

director
Jayro Bustamante
cast
Giuliana Santa Cruz, Ángela Quevedo, Alejandra Vásquez, María Telón, Sabrina De La Hoz, Juan Pablo Olyslager
country of origin
Guatemala
production year
2024
language
Spanish
subtitles
English
runtime
107

Crew

ScreenwriterJayro Bustamante
ProductionJayro Bustamante, Jonathan King, Gustavo Matheu
MusicPascual Reyes
EditionJayro Bustamante, Gustavo Matheu