ABOUT THE FILM:

After learning that his son, Yahya, has died at sea trying to get to Spain, Ahmed Tchiche must find a way to bring his remains back home to Morocco so he and his family can have a proper goodbye. A Spanish mortician, an NGO worker, and an established Moroccan immigrant living in Spain all struggle to help Ahmed get his son's body home. Through interweaving threads, Until He's Back explores the dangerous journey – crossing the Gibraltar Strait from Africa to Spain – and the difficulty of returning the bodies of those who drown at sea.

ABOUT THE FILMMAKER:

Jacqueline Baylon is a Mexican filmmaker whose work explores themes of immigration, migration, and civil rights abuses – subjects that resonate deeply in today's socio-political climate. Her nuanced approach to these issues not only sheds light on important stories but also humanizes them, creating an emotional connection with audiences. She has worked for media organizations across the United States, including The New York Times.