: The two men are effectively "the last men on earth" in their small world, surviving through daily fishing chores.
: Ibáñez Castañeda uses a "warm and tender" gaze that avoids being intrusive, allowing the wisdom and humanity of the two men to emerge naturally. Una Corriente Salvaje (2018)
: The narrative shifts when a "seed of mistrust" is planted, threatening the fragile peace they have built together. Artistic Style and Reception : The two men are effectively "the last
: Through late-night conversations by candlelight, the film explores the men's pasts and their views on work, family, and freedom. It subtly deconstructs traditional Mexican masculine tropes, showing a tender side of the men rarely seen in such environments. Watch the official trailer to see the atmospheric
The film follows two Mexican fishermen, and Omar , who live on a remote, seemingly deserted stretch of the Pacific coast in Baja California.
Watch the official trailer to see the atmospheric setting of Baja California and the intimate interactions between Chilo and Omar:
: The film won the Ojo a Largometraje Documental Mexicano (Best Mexican Documentary) at the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) in 2018.
