Manhattan Film Festival

While browsing Craigslist gigs, Ben finds a well-paid promising ad that seems easy at first sight: painting a portrait of an older woman named Doña Vicky. Ever since Doña Vicky moved into her new house, she hasn’t warmed up to her place and she’s expecting the painting to help. But Doña Vicky has a special assignment for Ben, she wants the painter to portray not just her face, but something more vital, her essence. Soon after beginning the portrait, Ben struggles to fulfill Doña Vicky’s request, forcing themselves to dig deeper and find the real connection to the work even when apparently both of them don't share anything in common.