Documentary · Mexico · 2023 · 16m

Refuge

Refugio

Director

Cast

John as Junior SA as Héctor Fernando Tapia Flores as Gloria Ivonne Irenm as

Crew

Ariel Ramírez — Director of Photography Patricia Balderas Castro — Editor Claudia Ruiz Capdevielle — Editor Claudia Ruiz Capdevielle — Screenplay Juan Bernardo Rivero — Screenplay Patricia Balderas Castro — Producer

Synopsis

John is a Haitian migrant who fled his country due to political instability and death threats. After a long journey, he managed to be recognized as a refugee in Mexico, allowing him to start a new chapter in a new land. However, for John, this story is far from over as his wife and baby remain stranded in Chile. Every day, John takes steps towards family reunification, longing to embrace those who are his true refuge.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

haiti migration

Key Collaborators

Claudia Ruiz Capdevielle Director Ariel Ramírez Director of Photography Patricia Balderas Castro Editor Claudia Ruiz Capdevielle Editor Claudia Ruiz Capdevielle Screenplay Juan Bernardo Rivero Screenplay Patricia Balderas Castro Producer

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