Yo era un chico

Synopsis of Yo era un chico

In 'Yo era un chico' ('I Was a Boy'), Fer Rivas presents us with an emotional letter addressed to his father, revealing confessions kept until his passing. The protagonist, a sixteen-year-old boy, faces the imminent loss of his father in the hospital, feeling the urgency to share his true identity and the fears that have accompanied him. Through memories of his childhood and adolescence, Rivas explores themes such as family, sexuality, and identity, seeking to break with the patterns of oppressive masculinity transmitted from generation to generation. This courageous and sincere account invites reflection on love, hate, social class, desire, and fear, opening a path towards acceptance and a new life.