An aging poet finds purpose mentoring Yurlady, a talented teen, though exposing her to the poetry scene might be unwise. His own poetic pursuits led nowhere, leaving him a stereotypical obscure writer.
Acting
Ubeimar Rios embodies pathetic dignity like nobody's business.
Writing
Dialogue that stings with self-awareness about artistic pretension.
Direction
Soto finds poetry in humiliation without mocking his characters.
Director
Simón Mesa Soto
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Set in Medellín's underground poetry slams, the film captures a specific Colombian artistic subculture rarely exported — think karaoke for sad literati.
Director Simón Mesa Soto cast real Medellín poets in supporting roles; the cringe you feel is authentic regional flavor.
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