After the world went through a disaster that decimated a big part of the population. Three brothers struggle to survive in an isolated cabin deep in the woods, as they wait for their parents to come back from scouting for food and resources. Besides their daily chores, and keeping an eye out for any intruders that might come to their home, the two older brothers take care of a monster that resides in their basement.
Benjamin, the youngest of the brothers, has always been told that this monster used to roam the woods and was captured by the parents, and that it’s important to keep it locked and fed so the brothers can stay safe. But, one day, tired of being treated as a little child and kept away from the monster, Benjamin decides to see it for himself, starting a chain reaction that will change their lives forever.
And that is the premise of «Párvulos», the fifth film from Mexican director Isaac Ezban, presented yesterday in Fantasia 2024. This time, we are questioned about how far we would go for our loved ones, when the world as we know it, is pretty much gone.
I am being a little vague on purpose with the synopsis, not because I believe that giving more details will destroy the film or your chances to enjoy it. The story is quite simple and is better if you take the information little by little as it is delivered. There are some surprises here and there, but you can guess them if you pay attention to details.
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