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Last Call follows a suicidal alcoholic on the anniversary of his son’s death. When he attempts to call a crisis hotline, a misdial connects him with a single mother working as the night janitor at a local community college.
A man named Alacrán spends his birthday reflecting on his life and his relationship with his father. He seeks solace and meaning through interactions with various characters, including his father and a younger man named Miguel. The film explores themes of family, regret, and the search for purpose.
Last Call received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its introspective nature and performances, though some found its pacing and narrative structure to be uneven. It was particularly noted for its raw emotionality and exploration of complex father-son dynamics.
Praised for its emotional depth and poignant portrayal of regret.
Noted for strong performances, particularly from the lead actors.
Some critics found the film's narrative to be somewhat slow or meandering.
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The film was screened at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2020.
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Filmed in 2 simultaneous one-shot takes, Last Call tells the story of a depressed drunk man who, on the anniversary of his son's death, mistakenly calls a community college when trying to talk to someone from the suicide hotline. The call i...