As the primary caretaker to her mother with Alzheimer’s, Astrid grapples with guilt over their turbulent past and struggles to find direction as her youth quietly slips away.
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Savannah Cryns
Astrid
Teal McAteer
Marianne
Mack Lo
Ben
Aicha Lasfar
Charlotte
Tres Leches" unfolds the poignant story of a family at the brink of collapse. Daniel, a devoted single father in his 40s, grapples with the weight of caring for his father, Alejandro, who battles Alzheimer's. The narrative unfolds on a pivotal day – his daughter's 18th birthday. Daniel, yearning for perfection, experiences fleeting validation when his father briefly reconnects with his past. However, the cruel nature of Alzheimer's becomes evident as a panic attack ensues, leading to an unfortunate incident. As tensions rise, Daniel and Vanessa embark on a frantic search when Alejandro goes missing. Amid the chaos, Vanessa's heart-to-heart conversation with Daniel becomes a pivotal moment of realization. Ultimately, when they locate Alejandro, Daniel faces the dreaded decision as his father's final memories slip away.
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