El Último Tramo

El Último Tramo explores the importance of human connection. In 2021, I saw my cousin Lucas again for the first time in almost a decade. He moved back to Argentina and spent two years at a rehabilitation center, overcoming a long battle with addiction. While visiting, my cousin took me to the center, and I found a lively, hopeful community. Unlike many rehab centers, the focus is on structured routines and communal work to overcome addictive habits, while teaching practical life skills that help residents find work and reintegrate into society.

Despite the challenges many residents faced, there was a strong sense of hope. During that visit, my cousin proposed making a short film to share his experiences and the story of the center. Years later, El Último Tramo came to be, inspired by stories from my cousin and other residents. We shot on location and incorporated real residents as actors, including Lucas in his first acting role alongside his son. The film blends fiction and reality to explore recovery and the importance of shared resilience. It’s a bittersweet yet hopeful story that shows how collective support can help overcome individual, familial, and societal challenges. While set in Argentina, it addresses a universal experience: addiction and the stigma that too often accompanies it. Through the film, we hope to illuminate the complexities of addiction recovery and foster compassion and understanding for those experiencing it.