Francisco and his fellow construction workers build a luxury house in Mexico City. After his brother’s on-site death, Francisco learns his sister-in-law won’t receive compensation from the wealthy owner. Facing further abuses and failed attempts at justice, he takes the law into his own hands.

David Zonana’s absorbing feature debut unveils the insidious violence behind the seeming pragmatism of Mexican capitalist society. A frequent collaborator of Michel Franco, the director paints a sobering portrait of a system that exploits man’s vulnerability while also tempting his cruelty.