Overview
Two high school students in Toluca glimpse the challenges and hard road of awakening to adulthood. Matilde wants to be a dentist and Yolanda longs to be a singer. Both face parental authority, experience the transition from adolescence to womanhood, and share the awakening of sexuality, the challenge to authority, the discovery of drugs, and political awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed A Lost Year?
A Lost Year was directed by Gerardo Lara.
Where was A Lost Year produced?
It was produced by companies including Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Cooperativa Conexión, Producciones Rancho Grande in Mexico.
A Lost Year Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of A Lost Year wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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