Nana has to deal with the overbearing family of her boyfriend and overall abuse. When Fili’s parents show up uninvited at Nana’s house, she is soon confronted with the reality that they are settling in and aren’t going anywhere…

Recipient of 55 wins and 31 nominations, including the Honoring Mention for Best International Film Festival at Williamsburg Film Festival, Best Mexican Feature at the 12th Rosarito Film Festival, Kurrak Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at Valle de Guadalupe Film Festival, Best Narrative Feature at New York Arthouse Film Festival, PAMA Award for Best Feature Film at the Paris Art & Movie Awards, Best Feature Film About Women at the New York Women International Film Festival, and Best Director at the Swedish Academy of Motion Pictures.

“La Pura Vida” is based on a true story. This dark comedy was produced on a $24,500 budget with a one-man crew over a four-month period. It is the last installment in the Tijuas trilogy.