Cancer-stricken Gabriel returns to his grandparents’ hometown to spend his final days. He arrives just as the town prepares for its annual religious celebration. He is in no mood to make friends; he prefers to face death alone. His demeanor changes when he meets Gladys who the townsfolk believe has the power to cure any disease.
Juan Manuel Bernal stars in Arnaz’s 16mm feature debut as Fran, a freelance musician and single father who takes care of his 10-year-old autistic son. He hopes his son’s language therapy sessions will break the wall that stands between them. But when Mariana, Samuel’s mother, returns to their lives after abandoning them, Fran will have to decide what is best for his son.
Christian’s dreams of becoming a soccer superstar are about to collapse after a fight with a member of the Colombian national team. Besieged by fans and the press, Christian isolates himself as his father and manager tries to save his career and honor prior commitments. Christian’s budding relationship with next door neighbor Belén provides some comfort in this turbulent moment. 9 is a perceptive inquiry on the impact of fame, success and money on one’s happiness and freedom.
