The Request(2020)

The Request is a post-war drama set in the late 1940s that follows nine-year-old Luis, a boy grappling with his mother's constant absence. Mrs. Acela works in an unusual profession—she helps people die—but Luis doesn't fully understand her job, leaving him anxious and confused about her work. As his birthday approaches, Luis makes a request that will profoundly shape his future. The film explores childhood vulnerability and the weight of unspoken truths within families, capturing the emotional toll of post-war life on a young boy caught between innocence and harsh reality.