La acampada

A quiet, emotionally heavy short that sits with a family's strain, asking patience as it unfolds slowly.

Directed by

Afioco Gnecco, Enrique Cervantes

Starring

Hugo Fernández, Esther Ortega

Overview

The story of Leo, a 13-year-old boy who lives with his mother, who is suffering from depression. Leo's high school prepares a two-day excursion, but his mother, who is immersed in her illness, is not able to attend to her son's needs, and maintains an internal struggle between letting herself be dragged down by her depression and finding the strength to take care of Leo as he needs.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Parenthood, family, isolation, coming-of-age

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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