A new movie based on the real-life story of a
15-year-old boy who became a source of joy to those around him – despite
dying from cancer – recently debuted at the Vatican, reports the
Catholic News Agency. The film, Cambio de Planes, directed by Mexico native Paco Arango, was released in the country on October 26 and, following its success, premiered on Monday at the Vatican.
“It has received acclaim for conveying a very positive, hopeful and conscience-raising message, appropriate for all audiences and for those who believe in God,” reported the Archdiocese of Mexico City's News Service.
The movie, which means “change of plans” in Spanish, recounts the experience of its director with children suffering from cancer at the Niño Jesús Hospital of Madrid, which he first visited years ago.
There he met 15-year-old Antonio, “who shared with his powerful faith in God, inspiring him to direct this fascinating movie that – in his own words – can do much good.”