Vultures

Through the stories of three older adults from Tlaxcala, we learn about the childhoods of Nahuatl and Otomí speakers who were forced to leave their native languages behind in order to adapt to a society alien to their worldview, and who now face the threat of extinction despite their efforts to preserve their languages.

In a country where being transgender still carries risk, Mexican mothers and their children embark on an intimate journey toward understanding. Amid silences, memories, and words that once caused pain, they recount their process of mutual transformation—from fear to chosen love. This documentary reveals that love can be learned, that it can defy fear, and that even in hostile environments, accompaniment becomes an act of resistance.