Extinction of the Species (2024)
Extinction of the Species
”Esther, a young woman from northern Mexico, navigates Mexico City in search of connection and finds solace in a mysterious woman.”
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Esther, an 18-year-old from northern Mexico, wakes up in Mexico City overwhelmed and alone. Wandering the city streets, she tries to interact with strangers she meets. Upon arriving at the house of a mysterious woman, Esther finds a kindred spirit and a companion for the end of the world.
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