Documentary,Action,Crime
Mexico,United States of America
Midnight Family is a documentary film directed by Luke Lorentzen that follows the Ochoa family as they operate their private ambulance in Mexico City. The Ochoa family consists of Juan, his wife Veronica, and their two teenage sons, Josué and Fernando. They work at night, driving around the city in their ambulance, trying to be the first to arrive at a scene in order to make a profit.
The film gives a glimpse into the dangerous world of emergency medical services in Mexico City. There are only 45 public ambulances to serve a population of over 9 million people, leading to a high demand for private ambulance services. The Ochoa family is one of many private ambulance companies operating in the city, but they face tough competition from other companies.
The movie depicts the challenges the Ochoa family faces, both financially and emotionally, while trying to make a living. They are constantly on the lookout for patients and sometimes resort to offering bribes to police officers to get ahead of the competition.
Midnight Family is a gripping and emotional film that sheds light on the struggles of private ambulance operators in Mexico City. It offers a unique perspective on healthcare access and economic realities in a city where both are hard to come by.
