Mireyita lives alone in her parent's house. She and her siblings need to sign an inheritance declaration at the notary, but none of the siblings show up. Mireyita calls one of her brothers and scolds him for not attending the appointment, then invites him over to celebrate one of his daughter's birthdays. She bakes a cake for the girl but no one shows up. After several days, Mireyita is found dead by one of her neighbors, who call the police.

Part of our Short Narratives 2: THE WORLD Program

Director Orangel Lugo

Director's Statement:

I grew up in a large family of large gatherings, in times of celebration. Meetings that were worn out, perhaps by personal or social-economic situations.

In that distance, those who did not form a family nucleus remain at the disposal of an uncle or cousin, often being servitude at the expense of company.

In every Venezuelan family, there is a Mireyita.

English subtitles.