Passer Domesticus

Directed by Rodrigo Valverde

In the privileged suburbs of a Mexican city, Lucas, a boy on the cusp of puberty, tries to find his place—torn between friendship, desire, and violence. The film paints a portrait of youth, especially in those moments when tenderness and complicity collide with toxic behavior, misogyny, and dark humor. This coming-of-age film is a reflection on the invisible patterns that shape human behavior and are often passed on unnoticed among Mexican youth, especially in the upper social classes. The film invites us not to judge, but to take a closer look at how these forces shape identity and relationships.