This story begins on the 28th of February 2020 when the first case of COVID-19 contagion was confirmed in Mexico, a disease that the protagonists of the documentary considered distant, believing it would not reach Mexico or affect their daily routine. The protagonists are mothers who live and work in Aguascalientes, a small state in the center of Mexico. They narrate how gradually, infections began in their communities and within their families. Suddenly, there was a brief period when they learned that the disease was already very close to their homes, and they quickly had to adapt to a new reality. This period was like twilight, where families left their schools, workplaces, and social gatherings to take shelter in their homes, seeking to avoid infection and death. On the 23rd of March 2020, health authorities implemented a nationwide lockdown policy to contain the infections. From this moment, a period began that we can describe as a night, in which the protagonists and their families experienced the disease and the death of relatives, friends, and neighbors. While the infections wreaked havoc in their small communities, these women worked to support their families financially, taking care of the sick and their children. The protagonists narrate how conflicts inside and outside the home grew due to the loss of health, employment, and loved ones. The sick and their families experienced discrimination, stigma, and ostracism. Feelings of loneliness, anguish, guilt, fear, and mourning permeated their families. Two years later, the protagonists reflect on how their community and life have changed after going through this dark period. This is like a dawn, in which the difficulties they experienced are very recent and, in many cases, will leave scars and lasting effects, but also lessons and a new appreciation for life.
