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As the narrative progresses, the film introduces troubling incidents involving the staff at CIMCA. Tensions rise as a teacher, Nando, represents a cruel side of the correction system. His abusive treatment of the boys leads to a crackdown on any signs of rebellion, exemplifying the harsh punishment that defines their existence at the center.
Fran’s experience grows increasingly harrowing as he is exposed to extreme methods meant to stifle any pushback against authority—sleep deprivation, forced feeding, and isolation become tools for manipulation and control, transforming Fran from a rebellious teen into a visibly broken individual.
A Parent’s Burden