Liz Mariel Ventura

After several attempts to conceive a child, Ada finds solace in writing letters to her unborn child. Months later, Ada discovers that she is pregnant. Ada is about to give birth and Gabriel takes her to the hospital. However, he returns alone. He only has letters from his deceased wife

Iván, a young newspaper delivery boy, discovers that Vera, a girl who receives his deliveries, puts them to an unexpected use. Intrigued by her, Iván decides to get to know her.

In the heart of a Dominican family’s home, the youngest daughter’s thirteenth birthday is being celebrated. Balloons, cake, and music cannot hide the tension that lingers in the air. Amid the party, between music and applause, Minerva receives a special gift from her father. What seems like an innocent gesture turns into a silent revelation of the fear that has long resided in her heart. Through glances, restrained gestures, and meaningful details, the short film portrays domestic violence from a child’s perspective, where joy and horror coexist in the same space.