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.
This short documentary premiered at 2025 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival where it won the Audience Award.