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Completed - SPANISH - First film, Drama - 97 minutes

Log Line

Magdalena sets out on a journey in search of her son, who disappeared en route to the US border. Travelling through the desolate towns and landscapes of today’s Mexico she meets Miguel, a young man recently deported from the United States who is making his way home. The two accompany one another.

Previous markets

  • Sundance 2020 (Premiere)
  • Berlin EFM 2020 (Line up)
  • Pre Cannes Screenings 2021 (Line up)
  • Cannes 2023 (Line up)
Full history

Year of production : 2020

Director(s) : Fernanda VALADEZ
Writer(s) : Fernanda VALADEZ
Cast : Mercedes HERNÁNDEZ, David ILLESCAS, Juan Jesús VARELA

Producer(s) : Astrid RONDERO (CORPULENTA)

Synopsis

Magdalena sets out on a journey in search of her son, who disappeared en route to the US border. Travelling through the desolate towns and landscapes of today’s Mexico she meets Miguel, a young man recently deported from the United States who is making his way home. The two accompany one another: Magdalena looking for her son, and Miguel eager to see his mother again in a territory where victims and aggressors ramble together.

Market status

  • CAN
    Screening Requested

Production

Country(ies) : MEXICO, SPAIN

Festivals and Awards

Sundance Film Festival 2020 World Cinema Dramatic Competition


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