Director: Martin Edralin
Country of Production: Canada
Year: 2025
Runtime: 23 min
In Xochimilco, a borough of Mexico City, families take turns caring for Baby Jesus icons – some dating to the 16th century – at home for one-year terms. The stewardship is believed to bring miracles and good fortune, prompting people to wait decades for the opportunity.
AWARDS
Audience Award – 2025 Hot Docs Festival
Canada’s Top 10 of 2025
Nominated, Best Short Documentary – 2026 Canadian Screen Award
FESTIVALS:
2025 Hot Docs Festival
2025 Atlantic International Film Festival
2025 Edmonton International Film Festival
2025 Nashville Film Festival
2025 Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
2026 Aspen Shortsfest