Mauricio Navas

The word "resolver" in the context of seeking solutions is a word-expression widely used in Venezuela. This documentary follows the lives of several characters during one day. We see how they feel, work, talk or do such different things that show the reality (or realities) of a country so diverse and, at the same time, so unknown to the world.

A special commando unit made up of 9 soldiers is sent to a military base in a moorland region after contact was lost and it was believed to have been the target of an attack. Upon arrival, they find a single mysterious survivor: a woman in chains.

The film tells the story of José Prudencio Padilla, a sailor of humble origins who becomes one of the great heroes of independence in the Caribbean. Thanks to his talent and bravery, he leads the decisive Battle of Lake Maracaibo, helping secure the region’s freedom.