Tres Leches
Miami Dade College
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18m
(Note: This film features more mature content -- PG13)
Tres Leches follows Daniel, a devoted single father caring for his father as he battles Alzheimer’s. On the day of his daughter’s 18th birthday, a series of events forces Daniel to confront the emotional weight of memory, responsibility, and letting go.
Tres Leches tells the moving story of a family on the brink of collapse. Daniel, a devoted single father in his 40s, struggles under the weight of caring for his father, Alejandro, who is battling Alzheimer’s. The story unfolds on a crucial day: his daughter’s 18th birthday.
Daniel, who longs for perfection, experiences a fleeting sense of validation when his father briefly reconnects with his past. However, the cruel nature of Alzheimer’s soon becomes evident when a panic attack leads to an unfortunate incident. As tensions rise, Daniel and Vanessa embark on a frantic search when Alejandro goes missing.
Amid the chaos, a heartfelt conversation between Vanessa and Daniel becomes a pivotal moment of understanding. Ultimately, when they finally find Alejandro, Daniel is forced to confront a painful decision as his father’s last memories begin to fade.
Credits:
Directed by Cristian Campocasso
Written by Manuel Fernández
Co-written by Cristian Campocasso
Produced by Alan Bendahan and Lianet Pérez Vega
Music by Martín Mayo
Director of Photography Héctor García
Edited by Samuel Salazar
Casting Director Trace Reid
Production Design by Manuel Fernández
Production Company: Telesis Media Production
In collaboration with: Arribabajo Pictures
Distributed by: Vargas Productions
Key Cast:
Francisco Porras as Daniel
Eduardo Ibarrola as Alejandro
Nelly Flores as Vanessa
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