During the student protests in Venezuela during 2017, young Simón, who feels threatened in his home country, flees to the United States, but finds the asylum process difficult.

[1] Beyond this, the film does not focus on a single character, seeking to represent many,[1] as it looks to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, as well as the 2017 Venezuelan protests[2] and the United States asylum process.

He says that this experience was "surreal" and like "a double life"; that he could watch the videos and be very worried, but then leave the house and "little birds were singing; everything was nice and quiet".

Vicentini chose this title as an acknowledgement of all the young people involved in protests against the Nicolás Maduro government, saying they "are all 'mini liberators' because they fought for the freedom of Venezuela", emphasizing that many died, were injured, kidnapped, and tortured.

The main cast included Luis Silva, Prakiti Maduro, Franklin Virgüez, José Ramón Barreto and Christian McGaffney.