Silvia (41) works long shifts at a dairy farm in upstate New York. Toughness, solitude, and mistrust are her means of survival, until she meets Clara (21), a single mom recently separated from her daughter.

Por Fabiana (For Fabiana)

In "Her Last Day in the U.S.," Leonor, a 70-year-old undocumented Mexican immigrant mother, prepares to leave the United States after more than three decades. Her decision unleashes an emotional whirlwind among her children (Daniela, Zeferino, and Chabela), who struggle to come to terms with it. In a single day, the family confronts what it means to say goodbye without having said everything. The film intimately portrays the immigrant community and reflects on who has the right to stay, to love, and to be seen. En "Su último día en EE. UU.", Leonor, una madre inmigrante mexicana indocumentada de 70 años, se prepara para dejar Estados Unidos tras más de tres décadas. Su decisión desata una tormenta emocional entre sus hijos (Daniela, Zeferino y Chabela), quienes luchan por aceptarla. En un solo día, la familia se enfrenta a lo que implica despedirse sin haberlo dicho todo. La película retrata con gran cercanía a la comunidad inmigrante y reflexiona sobre quién tiene derecho a quedarse, a amar y a ser visto.

Her Last Day In The U.S.

When Leonor, a 70-year-old undocumented single mother, decides to return to Mexico after nearly 40 years in the U.S., her undocumented adult children must face the painful truth that she may never be able to come back, and this could be their last goodbye. Cuando Leonor, una madre soltera indocumentada de 70 años, decide regresar a México después de casi 40 años en Estados Unidos, sus hijos adultos indocumentados deben enfrentar la dolorosa verdad de que tal vez ella nunca pueda regresar y este podría ser su último adiós.

A tense Latina enters a seemingly ordinary coffee shop, only to be confronted by a mysterious relative who challenges her harsh reality after she drinks a centuries-old chocolate concoction.

Sesasi

Liz, a 27-year-old plus-size Latina who works as a server in her mother's Guatemalan restaurant must confront her monotonous life when a familiar face from her past, Tony, walks through the door. What begins as an awkward encounter slowly unfolds into a beautiful rediscovery of old feelings, unspoken truths and the bittersweet possibilities of love. Through a series of quiet moments, warm breakfasts, and nostalgic conversations, Liz and Tony reconnect, not just with each other, but with the parts of themselves they had buried under time, hurt and hesitation.

Do You Trust Me?

"ilegales!” follows three migrants who embark on a harrowing journey across Latin America in search of opportunity and a better life for their families. United by necessity and hope, they travel through countries where danger and dehumanization are part of the road. Guatemala and Mexico become their greatest trials, forcing them to confront not only external threats but also their own patience and their physical and emotional limits. Their goal is to reach the United States. But the journey reveals a deeper question:Can a dream survive when your new home reduces you to a single word ‘illegal’? “Ilegales!” is inspired by real stories and the struggle of millions who risk everything for a better future. A film that invites reflection, without judgment on migration, identity, and the price of hope.

ilegales!

Three Latino immigrants from different backgrounds meet while crossing into the United States, each chasing the promise of a better life and the hope of supporting the families they left behind. But what awaits them is not the land of opportunity they imagined it's a society that challenges their right to belong.

Parhelio is a heartfelt film that follows the journey of Sol, an undocumented woman striving to provide for herself and her teenage son Badir, who has a physical disability. Sol's pursuit of a better life takes an unexpected turn when her search for a job leads her to an encounter with two police officers in a parking lot.&nbsp; One of them is Luis, a young Latino cop embarking on his first day, driven by a strong sense of justice and dealing with a similar predicament as Sol at home. The other is Damien, his field training officer, who is on the brink of retirement and wrestling with family conflicts. This unexpected twist of fate leaves a lasting impact on each character. Parhelio explores themes of migration, social inequality, and family dynamics while emphasizing the profound interconnectedness of humanity and the power we possess to shape each other's lives. Through different points of view, the film reveals the deep connection between the characters, showcasing how they share similar struggles at a fundamental human level, even if they remain unaware of it.

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Parhelio

The future of an undocumented woman and her teenage son is jeopardized after she unexpectedly crosses paths with a police officer in training and his superior.

Living in Uncertainty is a personal documentary that focuses on Younger and Older, two sisters from Texas who begin a dialogue about their uncertain futures as Younger prepares to head to college. Throughout their time in Texas, they had generally avoided talking about their immigration status with each other, going about their lives externally with the delusion that they were legal in the United States. Younger leaving for college out of state becomes a catalyst for several conversations. Living in Uncertainty centers around Younger’s valedictorian speech that was written by Older. Through a series of phone calls, they practice for this valedictorian speech, while recorded conversations between the sisters open the door to how they feel about their undocumented status and how this undocumented status has affected their young adult lives.

Living in Uncertainty

Two academically overachieving sisters have to come face to face with the reality of their uncertain futures due to their undocumented immigration status. Living in Uncertainty is a hybrid documentary that explores the intimacy of sisterhood and the emotional turmoil of legal limbos.

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