EVA

By William REYES

FOSFORITO FILMS - as PROD

Drama - Post-Production 2024

After the death of her daughter-in-law during childbirth, Eva, a strong-willed trans woman head of household, must persuade her son to accept the paternity of her newborn child and, in the process, reconnect with him.

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Ventana Sur 2024
Copia Final
    • Year of production
    • 2024
    • Genres
    • Drama, LGBT, Social issues
    • Countries
    • HONDURAS, COLOMBIA
    • Languages
    • SPANISH
    • Budget
    • 0.3 - 0.6 M$
    • Duration
    • 99 mn
    • Director(s)
    • William REYES
    • Writer(s)
    • William REYES
    • Producer(s)
    • Ana Isabel MARTINS PALACIOS (OPIDA), Jose David CORREDOR (CANDELARIA FILMS / CANDELARIA CINE)
    • Synopsis
    • Eva, a trans woman who works as a dance instructor, shares her home with her son Gustavo and her daughter-in-law, who is expecting a baby. Mother and son have strong personalities, which leads to continuous disagreements due to the lack of communication and irresponsibility that characterizes Gustavo. One night, while
      Eva celebrates her birthday away from home, she receives multiple missed calls from Gustavo. When communicating, she discovers that her daughter-in-law's delivery was brought forward, unfortunately, she has died, but the baby survives.
      Gustavo enters a state of mourning, and at first, Eva assumes the responsibility of taking care of her granddaughter. Over time, Gustavo continues to show resistance to approaching the baby. At this point, a neighbor suggests Eva consider the option of giving the girl up for adoption, but Eva refuses. While trying to persuade Gustavo to take responsibility and reach out to the baby, she realizes that her supportive approach is not working. As a result, she changes tactics and begins to gradually distance herself from the baby, practically forcing Gustavo to take care of her. However, seeing that none of her strategies are achieving her goal, she suggests Gustavo consider the option of adoption. This generates a conflict between them, since Gustavo refuses to accept that alternative. Both confront their feelings and reproaches, which finally leads them to begin a process of reconciliation and mutual understanding. This point marks the beginning of a journey toward balance in your relationship.