An extraordinary, little-known and moving story of international solidarity, told with warmth, humor, and quiet determination. Set in 1970s Scotland, the film follows a group of factory workers at the Rolls-Royce plant in East Kilbride who refused to service engines for Chilean Air Force planes following the violent 1973 military coup against democratically elected president Salvador Allende. In doing so, these Scottish trade unionists launched a small but potent act of resistance against fascism from across the globe.

For years, they believed their protest had gone unnoticed. But decades later, the film uncovers the profound ripple effects of their action—including its direct impact on Chilean lives and its symbolic significance for the resistance movement against General Pinochet’s dictatorship. Director Felipe Bustos Sierra, the son of a Chilean exile, weaves archival footage, personal testimony, and investigative storytelling to show how these ordinary workers became part of a global movement for justice.

Nae Pasarán is accessible for teens and adults and is a fantastic entry point into discussions about international solidarity, workers’ power, and the importance of taking a stand—even when it feels like no one is watching. It’s especially powerful for union audiences and those involved in anti-militarism, exile rights, or transnational activism.

This heartfelt and surprising documentary reminds us that even small acts of resistance can echo across borders and decades—and that principled solidarity, no matter how distant, can change lives.