Days of Grace

In the desolate landscape of Mexico, a young boy named Emeterio witnesses the brutal murder of his family. Scarred by this trauma, he grows up to become a feared cartel assassin known as 'The Nurse'. Haunted by his past and on the run from both the law and his former associates, he struggles to find redemption.

Days of Grace received critical acclaim for its raw intensity, powerful performances, and unflinching portrayal of violence and its consequences in Mexico. Critics lauded its atmospheric direction and compelling narrative, though some noted its bleakness and graphic content.

• Praised for its visceral and intense depiction of violence and its psychological impact.

• Tenoch Huerta's performance as the haunted assassin was widely commended.

• Appreciated for its gritty realism and atmospheric direction in portraying the Mexican drug war.

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Won the Special Jury Prize at the San Sebastián International Film Festival and received several Ariel Awards in Mexico, including Best Actor for Tenoch Huerta.

Director Everardo Gout drew inspiration from real-life events and stories from the Mexican drug war to craft the film's grim reality.