United States

The agonising true story of Raul Ocampo Rios and his extraordinary fight against death.
Orphaned and seriously ill, Raul lives by selling flowers in the streets of Mexico. He struggles on, trying to support himself and his younger brother. The day comes when he can drive himself no further. He asks for help. He finds he has a crippling spine disease. He will die within 3 years. At first Raul is bitter and resentful. He attempts suicide. But then something happens to change his life, to re-build his fierce desire to survive. Seldom has a story of tragedy and courage been told so movingly. It gives the brave truth about this simple lad. His anguish - and his incredible determination. The stark simplicity and power of this touching film will deeply affect all who watch it.