Synopsis

100g Odyssey is a creative documentary film that follows the psychedelic and emotional journey of contemporary Mexican artist Mango (Oso Parado). Living an untamed, free-spirited life in the vast deserts of Baja Sur, Mexico, Mango’s visionary art and unconventional lifestyle intrigue filmmakers Murakami and Gold, who set out to document his creative process. As they film, they become witnesses to Mango's quest for a deeper understanding of the universe through the intense use of magic mushrooms. As he consumes increasingly larger doses, Mango not only seeks transcendence but also confronts the buried traumas of his past, particularly unresolved wounds from childhood.

After taking an extreme “God dose” of 100 grams of mushrooms, the filmmakers, along with Mango’s best friend Alfie, find him in an ecstatic and altered state, lost in the labyrinth of his mind. As night falls, Alfie decides to join Mango on his psychedelic quest, determined to "go all the way."

As the two friends delve deeper into the unknown, their bond strengthens, and they embark on a shared voyage that transcends time, space, and their individual perceptions of reality. The psychedelic realm confronts them with alternate versions of themselves and the universe, unraveling their vulnerabilities as humans. Mango’s personal traumas and Alfie’s unconscious struggles intertwine in this surreal space, where the boundaries between inner and outer worlds blur.

100g Odyssey  is a cinematic exploration of the poetry of life, framed by the limitless and unpredictable nature of the psychedelic experience. Set against the stunning landscape of Baja Sur, the film challenges perceptions of existence, reality, and the role of human connection in navigating life’s most profound and transformative journeys.

Film Trailer

 

100g Odyssey (74 min) - Password Protected

 
 
 
 

Director Statement

The filming of “100g Odyssey” began as an artist portrait of contemporary Mexican artist Oso Parado, known as Mango. We were drawn to his unique approach to art and his off-the-grid lifestyle in the Baja California Sur desert—raw and wild. Mango experiments with high doses of magic mushrooms to explore his mind and psyche, diving deep into the mysterious abyss of consciousness.

During the first editing draft, we decided to extend filming to visually interpret Mango’s trauma after learning about his complicated relationship with his late father. This led us to cast Mango’s friend, musician Alf Moctezuma, as a co-star to help expand the narrative. The entire film was shot in an improvisational style—no scripts, no rehearsals; everything was captured spontaneously in one take. Mango and Alfie portrayed their alter egos, with the camera observing without interference to capture the authenticity of each moment.

Filming and editing took place over several periods between 2022 and 2024. In “100g Odyssey,” Mango’s glimpses into altered states raise profound questions about who we are collectively and what it means to experience life on this planet. As we observe these two artists, we are led on our own journey, revealing that reality is far more mysterious than we realize. Throughout filming, strange coincidences and synchronicities transformed this project into a true “odyssey” of its own.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Soundtrack to our Film 100g Odyssey.
The Album is now available at Bandcamp:
https://alfmoctezuma.bandcamp.com/album/100-grams-odyssey-soundtrack