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202415 minPGdoc-short

De la noche

202415 minPGdoc-short

Fifty-year-old Ana María drives through Guadalajara at night, transporting college girls and reflecting on the challenges of her work and its impact on her health.

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Fifty-year-old Ana María drives through Guadalajara at night, transporting college girls and reflecting on the challenges of her work and its impact on her health.

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Carla Virgiliodirector

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Ana María, a 50-year-old driver in Guadalajara, transports college students like Carla, 22, through the city's streets at night. As they navigate unfamiliar territory, Ana María reflects on her own vulnerabilities and the challenges of her job. She discusses the emotional toll her work takes on her physical and mental health. Throughout their rides, she forms a close, maternal bond with the young women, raising questions about safety and connection in a city that can feel threatening after dark.

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