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Por La Vida

Directed by Gonzalo Mejía
United States
2026
87 mins

Gerónimo, a disciplined father who recently quit his corporate job,  finds his plans derailed when his estranged, troubled daughter, Clarissa, is forced to return home under court-ordered house arrest following a DUI. This unexpected domestic confinement becomes an emotional pressure cooker. Clarissa, an artist grappling with sobriety, violently collides with Gerónimo, a man wrestling with control and profound disappointment. Their struggle is one of mutual mistakes, where neither father nor daughter fully understands the challenges or maturity of the other.

Por La Vida is a story of second chances, showing that life’s greatest challenges are not found in shattered dreams or external pressures, but in finding the right recipe for family harmony.

Expected guests

Gonzalo Mejía

Tickets

Sunday April 125:30pm

Olympia Theater

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  • Year
    2026
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Premiere Status
    World Premiere
  • Director
    Gonzalo Mejía
  • Producer
    Daniela Moreno, Dani Orlando
  • Writer
    Gonzalo Mejía, Manuel Fernandez
  • Cinematographer
    Catherine Mairena
  • Editor
    Daniel Carvajal
  • Genre
    Comedy, Drama
  • Theme
    Local Miami Film, Made in MIA Feature
  • Award
    Made in MIA Feature

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