Life Goes On (2025)

Life Goes On (2025) poster

Jules, Elia, and Lucía, three sixteen-year-old friends, receive a mysterious box on the anniversary of their fourth friend Ale's death. Inside, they find a list of dreams and wishes Ale had wanted them to fulfill before her own life ended. Determined to honor their friend’s memory, they skip school and set out to accomplish each item on the list.

Director: Paula Echenique
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Mariana Loml
Cinematography: Margot Jirash
Editing: Tanya Loera Castel, Paula Echenique
Country: Mexico
Original Language: es

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process

Keywords

female friendship, loss, coming of age, mexican, short film

More Films by Director: Paula Echenique
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life Goes On about?
Jules, Elia, and Lucía, three sixteen-year-old friends, receive a mysterious box on the anniversary of their fourth friend Ale's death. Inside, they find a list of dreams and wishes Ale had wanted them to fulfill before her own life ended. Determined to honor their friend’s memory, they skip school and set out to accomplish each item on the list.
Who directed Life Goes On?
Life Goes On was directed by Paula Echenique.
Who stars in Life Goes On?
Life Goes On stars Julia Aguirre, Layla Del Razo, Diana Berlmary, Héctor Kuri Hernández.
How long is Life Goes On?
Life Goes On has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is Life Goes On?
Life Goes On is a Drama film.
Where was Life Goes On produced?
Life Goes On was produced in Mexico.
What are the themes of Life Goes On?
The themes of Life Goes On include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process.