Home is an elusive place, in our past memories and our present realities. These shorts push the boundaries of form, conveying a longing for home and the fear of losing it.
In the wake of 9/11, a first-generation Muslim teenager discovers her mother’s record collection. The songs reflect her parents' migration stories (from Iran and Ecuador) to America, unlocking memories and serving as a roadmap to her identity.
- Year2021
- Runtime6 minutes
- LanguageSpanish
- CountryUSA
- PremiereSouthern US
- DirectorShireen Alihaji
- ScreenwriterShireen Alihaji
- ProducerJaime Ballesteros
- CinematographerErnesto Calixto, Jaime Ballesteros, Shireen Alihaji
- EditorShireen Alihaji
Home is an elusive place, in our past memories and our present realities. These shorts push the boundaries of form, conveying a longing for home and the fear of losing it.
In the wake of 9/11, a first-generation Muslim teenager discovers her mother’s record collection. The songs reflect her parents' migration stories (from Iran and Ecuador) to America, unlocking memories and serving as a roadmap to her identity.
- Year2021
- Runtime6 minutes
- LanguageSpanish
- CountryUSA
- PremiereSouthern US
- DirectorShireen Alihaji
- ScreenwriterShireen Alihaji
- ProducerJaime Ballesteros
- CinematographerErnesto Calixto, Jaime Ballesteros, Shireen Alihaji
- EditorShireen Alihaji