To Asia

This is Irene Melis's thesis project from the Film and Television degree in Centro de Diseño, Cine y Televisión at Mexico City.

An intense ear pain has accompanied Alvaro for the last days, and concerned about the proximity of a trip planned a long time ago, has not had time to take care of it. The atmosphere of pressure from his family, the stationery store in which he works is in danger of closing, the stressful preparations of his trip, and his unbearable ear pain are just too overwhelming to him.

At the last moment Alvaro has to decide whether to undertake the journey he has dreamed all his life, or stay at home and support his family.

 
Having a spider in your ear might make reality unbearable to you.

Having a spider in your ear might make reality unbearable to you.

Alvaro, the guardian of the hacienda.

Alvaro, the guardian of the hacienda.

Legendary Mexican actor Aarón Hernán.

Legendary Mexican actor Aarón Hernán.

Director Irene Melis and the cast of To Asia.

Director Irene Melis and the cast of To Asia.

The mighty Hacienda of Coahuixtla was the location used for this film.

The mighty Hacienda of Coahuixtla was the location used for this film.

Beware of spiders!

Beware of spiders!

Poster of Hacia Asia (To Asia)

Poster of Hacia Asia (To Asia)