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
2026 Flickerfest International Short Film Festival
2026 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
2026 Slamdance Film Festival
2026 Ambulante
2026 AmDocs
2026 Junction North International Documentary Film Festival
2026 San Luis Obispo Film Festival