Su, a woman whose friends are only men, finds herself forced to follow a series of absurd instructions to overcome the unexpected death of her fiancé.
Acting
Paulina Dávila's spiral is gloriously specific and unhinged.
Writing
Instructions as grief structure—absurd, sharp, unexpectedly moving.
Director
José Ramón Chávez Delgado
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film satirizes Mexico's 'terapia de amigos' culture—where emotional labor is outsourced to beer and banter instead of professionals.
The instruction 'no llorar en la ducha' became a viral meme in Mexican film circles for capturing performative healing.
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