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This collection of shorts grapples with the problem of memory and the desire to forget what you don't want to remember. Each character bravely faces the past to overcome current obstacles with courage and conviction.


For Ages 11-14 | 77 minutes | Presented in English, nonverbal and original languages with English subtitles


Themes: Facing challenges, overcoming obstacles, identity, immigration, disability, awakenings, intergenerational/youth and elders, death/loss


This program contains: Mature themes, grief /loss

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Ana and her daughter Maria are trapped in an abusive relationship with husband and father Kevin, a physically harmful alcoholic. A mysterious book falls out of Maria's closet, a book her mother recognizes from a bedtime story her own father told her of ancient magical protectors summoned through writing. When Kevin seriously hurts her mother, Maria turns to the magical beings, once her grandfather's guardians, in order to protect her mother and their home.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    19 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Midwest Premiere
  • Rating
    CONTENT DETAILS: Alcohol and/or other Controlled Substances and its Consumption, Fearful situations, Physical Conflict, Traumatic and/or Triggering Content, Emotional and/or Physical Abuse
  • Note
    THEMES: Recognizing External Supports, Overcome Obstacles/Adversity
  • Director
    Hector Ignacio Serrano
  • Screenwriter
    Hector Ignacio Serrano
  • Producer
    Annissa Omran, Katherine Aranda, Savana Luê Vagueiro da Fonseca, Matt Johnson