Drama · 1979 · 27m

After the Earthquake

Después del terremoto

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Director
Lourdes Portillo
Cast
Mário Lara as Bernardo
Crew
Stephen Lighthill — Director of Photography Stephen Lighthill — Editor Lourdes Portillo — Writer Nina Serrano — Writer
Synopsis

This dramatic story follows a young Nicaraguan immigrant, Irene, as she faces the challenges of life in the U.S. and re-evaluates her relationships with her boyfriend and family. "After the Earthquake" explores the immigrant experience, particularly the cultural, political and economic differences between life in North and Latin America.

Mood & Themes
san francisco, californianicaraguawoman directorimmigrant experience
Key Collaborators
Lourdes Portillo Director Stephen Lighthill Director of Photography Stephen Lighthill Editor Lourdes Portillo Writer Nina Serrano Writer
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