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A drama set in the rebellious America of the 1970s. A museum heist allows its director to tell the story of her misunderstood protagonist, focusing on a selfishness that will carry him to its ultimate consequences. The whole plot is interwoven with family relationships, friendships and their values, such as loyalty, betrayal and deceit, with the Vietnam War as a backdrop. It has a fresh, enveloping narrative that generates a complexity beyond the apparent, supported by an exquisite jazz score by Rob Mazurek, which makes the film's plot more attractive, consistent and artistic. The cinematography, by Christopher Blauvelt, gives the film the look of 16 mm.

The story rests on the frustration the protagonist has built up, and he uses lying as a means to his ends. He has uncontrollable ideas for getting money through deceit: robberies, fake jobs and fictitious projects. Even so, he is an uncommunicative character, not at all empathetic, who finds it hard to convey emotions. The curious thing is that, without being a hero or an antihero, but always doing what he wants, his charm hooks you.

It is a moving feature film, with an accomplished plot that uses a ridiculous, comic robbery as an excuse to become the debacle of someone petty.

Golden Spike for Best Film at the 2025 Seminci (ex aequo with Magellan).