ITESO

Hip-hop is an art form of resistance and transformation. Hugo, known as Sombra Chico Raro, uses rap to find his place in the world. From the streets of Guadalajara, his lyrics and rhythm reflect the harshness of his surroundings and his desire to change them. Between music, his past, and his present, Sombra explores the possibilities of a future where art is his refuge and his most powerful weapon.

At night, Ana María (50) travels the streets of Guadalajara, safely transporting college girls living alone. Carla (22), one of these young students, meets her as she is looking for a way to move through the streets of an unfamiliar city. Reflecting on the insecurities and vulnerabilities that surround them, Ana María recalls the most challenging moments she has had to face. She explores the emotional difficulties involved in her work and the effects it has had on both her physical and mental health, while developing an intimate and maternal relationship with the girls inside her car. Will Ana Maria be able to save them from the night?