Turtle Chasing Turtle

Turtle Chasing Turtle

2025 · 74 min · Documentary

The late 1980s. A young man shoots a film on VHS confronting his landlords, who are trying to kick him out of the house they share. Soon after, in his new apartment, the young man continues the film, this time confronting his ex-girlfriend about an infidelity.

Directed by Víctor González · Written by Víctor González

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