Crane World

The narrative unfolds during the Argentine Great Depression, a period marked by widespread unemployment and economic hardship. Rulo’s world is shaped by scarcity and shifting opportunities, moving between urban centers and remote work sites. The era’s hardships drive the characters’ decisions and tensions throughout the story.

Buenos Aires is the main setting, presenting dense neighborhoods and industrial districts where daily work and social life unfold. The film centers on crane sites, trains, and modest homes that illustrate a blue-collar rhythm. The story also shifts to a distant firm in southern Argentina, highlighting regional differences in labor and community.

🏗️ Class Identity

The film contrasts a former rock star’s glamour with a blue-collar routine, highlighting how social status and labor define worth. Rulo’s move from the stage to a crane’s cab exposes the fragile boundaries between fame and survival. Bonds formed with coworkers and family members reveal that loyalty and dignity can persist beyond status changes.

👨‍👦 Family Bonds

The relationship with his son Claudio exposes generational clashes and different priorities, testing patience and trust. Rulo oscillates between support and disappointment as Claudio pursues a restless music path. Family becomes both a source of strength and a point of conflict within the precarious economic landscape.

🌅 Hope & Resilience

Despite dismissal and bankruptcy looming over the firms, the narrative threads in perseverance and adaptation. Rulo seeks new opportunities, accepting a southern job and aiming to stay connected with Adriana. The film leans into small, incremental progress and the stubborn belief that better days can arrive through hard work.