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Set in a classroom within a Mexican village, this documentary explores the relationship between education and the outside world. The narrative follows a group of students and their teacher, Celeste, during the month of September. As Celeste prepares to transfer to a different school in a matter of days, the children struggle with the sadness of her upcoming departure while continuing their lessons and discoveries together.

The film was written and directed by Alana Simões and produced by José Ramón Mikelajáuregui. It was produced in Mexico through a collaboration between Cinematropodos, Fomento al Cine Mexicano (FOCINE), and the Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía. Released on May 15, 2025, the documentary has a runtime of 81 minutes.