Samuel Montes de Oca León

Luisa has a habit of bringing her dates home, irritating her son, Cesar. When Cesar invites his best friend Pablo over for a sleepover, Luisa's flirtations become too much to bear, especially as Cesar has his own feelings towards Pablo.

René is haunted by the ghost of a young girl. To break free, he must confront his school bullies, an absent father, and his own fears—while discovering the value of true friendship and mending his relationship with his mother.

After learning from his best friend Elena that Karla has a certain interest in him, Juan decides to approach Karla by writing a letter on Valentine's Day, unsure if Karla sees him as just a friend or something more.

After being pushed away by his best friend, Leo a lonely high schooler will explore his gender identity through the intimacy of his mom's closet and from an unorthodox encounter at a bus stop.

In times of strife it's important to have someone by your side. Whether it is a shoulder to cry on or a source of confidence, an imaginary friend or a distant lover, these six tales from Mexico, Brazil, France, the UK and the Netherlands prove that the search for companionship is a journey worth taking. The short films are: My Mother's Lovers [Los novios de mi madre] (2020); Bootyful (2019); Only What You Need to Know About Me [Apenas o Que Você Precisa Saber Sobre Mim] (2018); Junk (2011); High Tide [Stille Dorst] (2018).