Little Saints

Esperanza embarks on a quest to find her daughter, who passed away under mysterious conditions. This journey begins after the appearance of St. Jude in her oven and leads her through various locations, including Tijuana, Tlacotalpan, and Los Angeles. Along the way, she encounters unexpected situations and must confront her fears and beliefs to achieve a reunion with her child.

Directed by Alejandro Springall and written by María Amparo Escandón, this 1999 drama and romance is a co-production between Spain, Canada, Mexico, the United States, and France. The film features a cast of 28 credited actors, led by Dolores Heredia as Esperanza, alongside Demián Bichir, Alberto Estrella, Fernando Torre Laphame, Ana Bertha Espín, and Regina Orozco. With a runtime of 105 minutes, the movie has received mixed reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb based on 592 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 5/10 from 14 votes.