
Andrés León's mom, Lidhiette, was always the healthiest in the family - that is, until a visit to the doctor turned into a surprise terminal diagnosis. As León grapples with the grief and instability of big changes and impending loss, he discovers an unexpected lifeline in the ocean – freediving. On his journey to become Costa Rica's first freediving national record holder, León finds grounding, gratitude, and purpose in the depths of himself.
Andrés León's mom, Lidhiette, was always the healthiest in the family - that is, until a visit to the doctor turned into a surprise terminal diagnosis. As León grapples with the grief and instability of big changes and impending loss, he discovers an unexpected lifeline in the ocean – freediving. On his journey to become Costa Rica's first freediving national record holder, León finds grounding, gratitude, and purpose in the depths of himself.
- Year2024
- Runtime30 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- GenreDocumentary
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- SponsorProject Freedive, The Karla Scherer Foundation
- Social Media
- DirectorDara Israel
- ProducerAllison Scherer
- CinematographerDiego Mejias and Dara Israel
- EditorDara Israel
- ComposerDillon M. DeRosa
- Sound DesignMaria Linares
Andrés León's mom, Lidhiette, was always the healthiest in the family - that is, until a visit to the doctor turned into a surprise terminal diagnosis. As León grapples with the grief and instability of big changes and impending loss, he discovers an unexpected lifeline in the ocean – freediving. On his journey to become Costa Rica's first freediving national record holder, León finds grounding, gratitude, and purpose in the depths of himself.
Andrés León's mom, Lidhiette, was always the healthiest in the family - that is, until a visit to the doctor turned into a surprise terminal diagnosis. As León grapples with the grief and instability of big changes and impending loss, he discovers an unexpected lifeline in the ocean – freediving. On his journey to become Costa Rica's first freediving national record holder, León finds grounding, gratitude, and purpose in the depths of himself.
- Year2024
- Runtime30 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- GenreDocumentary
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- SponsorProject Freedive, The Karla Scherer Foundation
- Social Media
- DirectorDara Israel
- ProducerAllison Scherer
- CinematographerDiego Mejias and Dara Israel
- EditorDara Israel
- ComposerDillon M. DeRosa
- Sound DesignMaria Linares