I'm not usually fan of children in films, but boy - Naíma Sentíes' performance here as the young "Sol" is terrific. She, replete with multicoloured curly wig is with her mother preparing for a party to celebrate her father's birthday. What we learn from very early on is that her dad "Tona" (Mateo Garcia) is very unwell. Indeed, from the brief scene we see of him in the shower - this is a twenty-seven year old not…
In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by her mother, aunts, and other relatives. As the day goes on, building to an event both anticipated and dreaded, Sol begins to understand the gravity of the celebration this year and watches as her family does the same.
Top Cast
Naíma Sentíes
Sol
Montserrat Marañon
Nuri
Marisol Gasé
Alejandra
Saori Gurza
Esther
Mateo García Elizondo
Tonatiuh
Teresa Sánchez
Cruz
Iazua Larios
Lucía
Alberto Amador
Roberto
Juan Francisco Maldonado
Napo
Marisela Villaruel
Lúdica
Galia Mayer
Isa
Lukas Urkijo
Chavita
José Manuel Poncelis
Tío Octavio
Alioth Gutiérrez
Tía Aurora
Rodrigo Lamas
Arielito
Abel Sánchez
Kayú
Reviews
The everyday lives of average individuals ordinarily might not make for especially engaging storytelling. However, when they’re framed within the context of extraordinary circumstances, they take on an added new dimension, as witnessed in the second offering from Mexican writer-director Lila Avilés. This warm, heartfelt, bittersweet comedy-drama tells the endearing story of a family hosting a birthday party for…
Summary: 9/10: Lila Avilés and her extraordinary cast, led by Naíma Sentíes, create a slice-of-life and deeply humanistic portrait of family that finds hilarity, sadness, and love in the daily rhythms of a crowded Mexican household. Lila Avilés' Totem is a hilarious and heartbreaking slice-of-life that captures something most Westerners will find utterly alien: a crowded house full of family, the beautiful…
FAQ about Tótem
What is Tótem about?
In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by her mother, aunts, and other relatives. As the day goes on, building to an event both anticipated and dreaded, Sol begins to…
When was Tótem released?
Tótem was released in 2023.
What genres does Tótem belong to?
Tótem is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Tótem?
The cast of Tótem includes Naíma Sentíes, Montserrat Marañon, Marisol Gasé, Saori Gurza, Mateo García Elizondo.