The Chosen Ones

Based on a novel by Jorge Volpi, this drama follows the relationship between two teenagers, Sofia and Ulises. In Mexico, Sofia is forced into a prostitution network because of Ulises. To secure her freedom, Ulises must find another girl to take her place.

The film was directed and written by David Pablos, marking his second feature after The Song of the Dead Children. It stars Nancy Talamantes and Óscar Torres in the lead roles, with supporting performances by José Santillán Cabuto, Leidi Gutiérrez, Edward Coward, and Alicia Quiñonez. The project was a joint production between companies from Mexico and France, including Televisa and Canana.

Audience reception has been generally positive, with a 6.7 rating on IMDb from 2,200 votes and a 6.3 rating on TMDB from 81 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher score of 8/10 based on 26 reviews.