Crabs in the Air
Cangrejos en el aire
Synopsis
The story of the short film revolves around Ivan (26) who has been in a toxic relationship with his partner, Isaac (28), for years. One night, after a fatal fight, Ivan decides to leave his home and flee in the middle of the night, carrying all his belongings, without money or help from anyone, until he finds a place to sleep. Reluctant to take refuge in a hostel where he shares a room with strangers, he runs back to Isaac's apartment, but no one answers the door. Unrepentant, he decides to escape to a party with his old friend, Eric (30), an unfinished memory of his past. They are accompanied to the party by Gus (27), his boyfriend, who seems quite comfortable with their open relationship... The intimacy leads them to relive the past, at the expense of Gus's feelings and Ivan's turbulent past. That night, the shadow of his crab returns to haunt Ivan... and remind him of what it felt like to fly.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Esteban Guerrero
- Screenplay & Story
- Esteban Guerrero
- Original Title
- Cangrejos en el aire
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Production Studios
- Próxima Mente, Kaput Post, Yakcine, Sonic Beam
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Esteban Guerrero
Esteban Guerrero
Gerardo Guerra
Lizette Rivera
Department Leadership Roster
Gerardo Guerra
Director of Photography
Anna Barroso
Costume Design
Lou Pérez Sandi
Production Design
Esteban Guerrero
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crabs in the Air
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What is Crabs in the Air about?
The story of the short film revolves around Ivan (26) who has been in a toxic relationship with his partner, Isaac (28), for years. One night, after a fatal fight, Ivan decides to leave his home and flee in the middle of the night, carrying all his belongings, without money or help from anyone, until he finds a place to sleep. Reluctant to take refuge in a hostel where he shares a room with strangers, he runs back to Isaac's apartment, but no one answers the door. Unrepentant, he decides to escape to a party with his old friend, Eric (30), an unfinished memory of his past. They are accompanied to the party by Gus (27), his boyfriend, who seems quite comfortable with their open relationship... The intimacy leads them to relive the past, at the expense of Gus's feelings and Ivan's turbulent past. That night, the shadow of his crab returns to haunt Ivan... and remind him of what it felt like to fly.
Who directed Crabs in the Air?
Crabs in the Air was directed by Esteban Guerrero.
Who stars in Crabs in the Air?
The principal cast of Crabs in the Air includes Jaime Bernache, Eutimio Fuentes, Enrique Rama, Andrea Aldana, Jesús Estrada Escobedo.
When was Crabs in the Air released and how long is it?
Crabs in the Air was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 18m.