Ulises wants to kill the man who stole his wallet, in which he kept the unique photo of his dead daughter. Elvira wants to understand her husband, who had his dog put down and returned home to commit suicide. Both try to fill the void left by their loved ones. The pain of their loss unites them.

The lives of three strangers become entangled in this stunning fable from José Luis Valle. Shot in crisp black-and-white on the streets of Mexico City in 7 days, The Searches is a minimalist examination of social and gender hierarchies that—with an eye for romance and revenge—tips its hat to noir.