Synopsis

70-year-old Orestes lives alone in Old Havana until the day his daughter – whom he abandoned more than 20 years ago when she came out as a trans woman – is found dead at a beach close to the city. Orestes will have to face his prejudices in order to live in peace with his newly discovered grandson Gabriel, with his daughter’s ghost, and with himself.

Technical information

Country / state Cuba

Estimated Budget US$ 621,734.82

Amount Raised US$ 16,480.00

Contact autonautafilms@gmail.com

Selected project in the BrLab, 2020

Awarded
Production Company

Autonauta Films

Film production company recently founded by producer Viana González. Initially based in Cuba, the company is now also present in Mexico. It focuses on authentic, risky productions with great international potential. Its first production is feature film Entre Perro y Lobo (2020), directed by Irene Gutiérrez and premiered at the Forum section of the Berlinale.