Existential drama benefits from the subdued playing of Roth and the contrasing Acalpulco setting.

Tim Roth does his job. But the story is not very original. He claims to tell the terminal phase of the life of a rich man who he wants to live his last days without worries. But messes happen around him.

The editing is peculiar and fits perfectly with the proposal of a narrative that, although minimalist in words, is deeply expressive in its sensations. The film manages to convey the feelings of each moment, not following a traditional structure in which the story is told and developed, but allowing events to flow naturally, gradually making sense. It's an unpredictable movie that explores the desire for change, the quest to escape a void and find refuge in new experiences. All this is enhanced by Tim Roth's excellent performance and the striking cinematography, which often uses warm tones to create images that range from great beauty to discomfort.

It reminded me of _The Lost Daughter_ (2021) but this one rings hollow. Over-privileged, middle-aged white guy trying to escape the realities of his life by indulging himself in booze and the company of an exotic woman. This reeks of colonialist cliches. I'm getting tired of seeing Tim Roth playing the apathetic alcoholic over and over again.