: While Omar ventures into the ocean on a boat, Chilo often stays on land with a net. Their reliance on one another is total, highlighting a singular companionship that compensates for their deep loneliness. Key Themes
: Ibáñez Castañeda uses a "warm and tender" gaze that avoids being intrusive, allowing the wisdom and humanity of the two men to emerge naturally. Una Corriente Salvaje (2018)
The film follows two Mexican fishermen, and Omar , who live on a remote, seemingly deserted stretch of the Pacific coast in Baja California. : While Omar ventures into the ocean on
: Through late-night conversations by candlelight, the film explores the men's pasts and their views on work, family, and freedom. It subtly deconstructs traditional Mexican masculine tropes, showing a tender side of the men rarely seen in such environments. The film follows two Mexican fishermen, and Omar
Watch the official trailer to see the atmospheric setting of Baja California and the intimate interactions between Chilo and Omar: