Tigers Are Not Afraid is a dark fairy tale about a gang of five children in the middle of a drug war in Mexico. When Estrella's mother goes missing, she is left to fend for herself in a world filled with violence and danger. She joins a group of orphaned children led by Shine, a young boy with a mysterious past. Together, they navigate the dangerous streets of their city, trying to survive and find a sense of normalcy in a world torn apart by crime and corruption.
As they struggle to stay alive, the children discover that they possess magical abilities that may help them in their fight against the drug cartel that rules their neighborhood. But as they delve deeper into the world of magic and danger, they realize that their powers come with a price, and they must decide how far they are willing to go to protect themselves and each other.
Tigers Are Not Afraid is a haunting and powerful film that explores the resilience of children in the face of unimaginable horrors, and the lengths they will go to in order to survive. It is a story of friendship, courage, and the indomitable spirit of youth in the midst of chaos and despair.