A Place of Absence

A Place of Absence

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Released:2025-11-20
Duration:88 min
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Director:Marialuisa Ernst
Actors:Anita Zelaya, Leticia Martinez, Yolanda Ernst, Gia Ernst-Ruffalo
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Overview:

This poetic film follows director Marialuisa's journey with Anita and Leticia, Central American women traveling with the Caravan of Mothers of Missing Migrants.

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