Iván Bilbao, 33 years old, walks down the corridor of a maximum-security prison to finally arrive at the prison gate. On the other side, a shattered family waits for him, after five years of absence. Back in his hometown, a confused Iván wanders between his home, and the possibility of recovering a lost version of himself. His wife, Yamila, and his daughter, Luz, will put Iván to the test in his search for a better destiny, which is glimpsed by the arrival of a son.

Dir. Pedro Spironi, 73min, 2023, Argentina

"Pedro Speroni’s soulful documentary reveals the fragility that lies behind his tough-guy facade....In addition to its clear-eyed commentary, the film is also rich with the textures and moods of life in Chascomús. From time to time, the camera peacefully observes the wordless routines of Iván’s household and their small intimacies, such as little Luz dancing by herself to a song on the TV. Closing with the birth of Iván’s child with Yamila, the film is bookended by two different kinds of a new beginning, each brimming with hope." - Guardian

"Speroni does not judge, holding the camera at a distance in order to observe the Bilbaos in static sequence shots. He is an impartial and emphatic witness to their squalls, but also to the flashes of tenderness which sometimes emerge, highlighting the harshness of their social condition." - Visions du Reel