Short film

Tres Leches
2023 · 18 min
A tender, tense family drama that immerses you in the quiet heartbreak of caring for a fading parent.
- Directed by
- Cristian Campocasso
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Starring
- Nelly Flores, Eduardo Ibarrola, Francisco Porras
- Overview
- Tres Leches" unfolds the poignant story of a family at the brink of collapse. Daniel, a devoted single father in his 40s, grapples with the weight of caring for his father, Alejandro, who battles Alzheimer's. The narrative unfolds on a pivotal day – his daughter's 18th birthday. Daniel, yearning for perfection, experiences fleeting validation when his father briefly reconnects with his past. However, the cruel nature of Alzheimer's becomes evident as a panic attack ensues, leading to an unfortunate incident. As tensions rise, Daniel and Vanessa embark on a frantic search when Alejandro goes missing. Amid the chaos, Vanessa's heart-to-heart conversation with Daniel becomes a pivotal moment of realization. Ultimately, when they locate Alejandro, Daniel faces the dreaded decision as his father's final memories slip away.
- How it feels
- Melancholic, tense, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
- About
- Family, grief, memory, parenthood
- Content
- Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Directed by
- Cristian Campocasso
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Starring
- Nelly Flores, Eduardo Ibarrola, Francisco Porras
