Olmo

Set in 1979 New Mexico, this comedy-drama follows a fourteen-year-old boy named Olmo. Tasked with caring for his sick father, Olmo struggles with the weight of his domestic responsibilities and longs to spend time with his best friend, Miguel. When a beautiful neighbor named Nina invites him to a party, he attempts to escape his duties. His efforts lead to a chaotic night of mischief that eventually forces his fractured family to confront their need for emotional connections and leads Olmo to reconsider his feelings about his home.

The film was directed by Fernando Eimbcke, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Vanesa Garnica. This production is the fourth feature directed by Eimbcke, following Berlin, I Love You, and Flies. The cast is led by Aivan Uttapa in the title role, supported by Gustavo Sánchez Parra, Diego Olmo, Andrea Suarez Paz, and Rosa Armendariz. Produced by Plan B Entertainment, Teorema, and Greenwich Entertainment, the movie is a joint production between Mexico and the United States. It has a runtime of 84 minutes.