Farewell, farewell, farewell

2020 0h 30m ES

Documentary

Synopsis

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Ricardo Castro narrates the adventures of his eccentric childhood and the utopian dream that his family of 17 lived in a forest transformed into their home, in the outskirts of Mexico City. After years of building the perfect microcosm, a tragedy shatters their utopia, leaving a void in the family that seems irreparable. Ricardo flees to a secluded cabin near a dam, where he griefs in a turbulent and also magical way.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Odette Velázquez
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Luz Abril Castro
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Cuitláhuac Castro
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Ricardo Castro Velázquez
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ricardo Castro Velázquez
Writers: Ricardo Castro Velázquez
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Mexico

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RUNTIME

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Tight 30-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Directed by Ricardo Castro Velázquez, shot by Alejandro Chávez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Odette Velázquez and Luz Abril Castro and Cuitláhuac Castro carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8941158 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Ricardo Castro Velázquez directs. Alejandro Chávez behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Mexico. Dialogue in Spanish.

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1Tight 30-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 6 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Ricardo Castro Velázquez, shot by Alejandro Chávez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Odette Velázquez and Luz Abril Castro and Cuitláhuac Castro carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt8941158 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.