Every Minute Counts
In 1985 Mexico City, a catastrophic earthquake buries thousands. A doctor with a dark past, a journalist chasing fame, and a family in distress risk their lives in rescue attempts. Their efforts become chances to change their own lives.
Overview
In 1985 Mexico City, a catastrophic earthquake buries thousands. A doctor with a dark past, a journalist chasing fame, and a family in distress risk their lives in rescue attempts. Their efforts become chances to change their own lives.
Episodes
1. 7:19 AM
Thursday, September 19, 1985. 7 AM, Mexico City. At the General Hospital, Dr. Ángel is handling a complicated delivery. In downtwon, Camila, an amateur journalist, is working on an independent report. In Tlatelolco, Gabriela heads to work while her husband and children get ready to start the day. The minutes slowly approach 7:19 AM... the hour that changed the course of an entire nation.
2. 8:00 AM
A year earlier, Camila tells her family about her dream of becoming a journalist and leaves Guadalajara. In 1985, an hour after the earthquake, signs of life are found under the rubble at the General Hospital. Gabriela, worried about her children, heads back to Tlatelolco amidst the chaos. Meanwhile, Camila discovers a group of women trapped in a garment factory.
3. 9:00 AM
In the 1950s, Ignacio promises his dying mother that he will always take care of his younger brother, Ángel. In 1985, two hours after the earthquake, Ángel continues his rescue efforts when Ignacio visits him. Camila encounters Gabriela near Tlatelolco, where the police are not allowing anyone to enter. Beneath the rubble, Alberto finds another survivor.
Cast & Crew
Osvaldo Benavides
Ángel
Maya Zapata
Camila
Antonio de la Vega
Ignacio
Miriam Balderas
Chave
Jesús Zavala
Carlos
Azalia Ortiz
Hilda
