Flies

Olga maintains a rigid, solitary existence within a large apartment complex. Driven by financial pressure, she agrees to rent out a room to a man, who secretly brings along his nine-year-old son. This hidden arrangement disrupts Olga's controlled environment, leading to an unexpected emotional connection as their lives become intertwined.

This Mexican comedy-drama was directed by Fernando Eimbcke, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Vanesa Garnica. In the chronology of Eimbcke's work, this film follows Berlin and I Love You, and precedes Olmo. The movie was produced by Michel Franco, Fernando Eimbcke, and Erendira Nuñez Larios through production companies including Teorema and the Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía. The main cast features Teresa Sánchez as Olga, Hugo Ramírez as Tulio, and Bastián Escobar as Cristian. The film has a runtime of 101 minutes.