Aldo Verde

In 1950s Mexico City, William Lee, an American ex-pat in his late forties, leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.

Colorful and lively short film about asking uncomfortable questions in a daft and funny way. It depicts a conversation between two boys, Merry and Happy, during which they explore the themes of freedom, prejudice and social scrutiny.

In the quiet of her small, punk-decorated room, 'Neve, a young and cynical hikikomori who has been shut away from the world for two years, hears strange noises. An eccentric man bursts in through the window to pull her outside: it’s Santa Claus. This marks the beginning of an adventure that will lead them not only to rescue Alice, a young girl who has suffered abuse, but also to confront their own personal traumas.