This documentary-style film follows a prisoner who secretly films himself and twenty-five other foreign detainees held without charge in a Mexican jail in 1968. Against a backdrop of national division in both Mexico and the U.S., the film explores the intricate relationships that form among these diverse individuals. As the prisoners begin to suspect a secret collaboration between Mexican and American authorities in their arrests, tension rises. The film blends raw footage of the young detainees with elements of comedy, horror, and unsettling absurdity. It offers a unique look at the unpredictable dynamics within the prison, showing how the inmates cope with their confinement while examining cultural clashes, paranoia, and the effects of political events on everyday lives.

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