La Cumbia

A quiet, tender portrait of connection and care, unfolding slowly with gentle emotional weight.

Directed by

Carlos Carlos Jr

Starring

Damian Terriquez, Gloria Laino, Miles Szanto

Overview

In a quiet Oaxacan town, Soma, a Muxe woman, lives in the delicate rhythm of daily care—tending to her aging mother and holding together a home built on tradition, labor, and silent understanding. When Ezra, a nomadic documentarian, arrives to capture Soma’s story, his presence stirs something long dormant. Over the course of the filming, the two begin to circle each other—sharing moments that speak louder than words. What begins as a portrait becomes something far more intimate. As Ezra’s departure looms, both must confront what it means to be truly seen — and whether a fleeting moment of connection is enough to change the course of a life.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, love, family

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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