Year: 1984
Runtime: 112 min
Language: english
On the eve of World War II, a troubled British consul spends his final day in Comitan, Mexico. Fueled by whiskey and haunted by his past failures, he grapples with personal demons and desperately seeks a chance at redemption amidst the oppressive heat and political unrest. The consul's descent into despair is interwoven with the stories of the people around him, revealing a poignant portrait of loss, regret, and the fragility of human connection.
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