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Cuando yo te vuelva a ver
Thirty years after living in Spain, Paco returns to Argentina to sponsor the wedding of a friend. Retired and separated from his Spanish wife, he is reunited with his affections. As always, in the last thirty years, Margarita, and retired as a teacher, life creeps forward. In the wedding party, best man and Paco Margarita like in charge of catering, intersect again but not found, until he discovers a video of the party. Love truncated by the absence and her refusal to answer his letters, reborn in a search for lost time.
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Plot Summary
A young girl living in rural Ecuador grapples with the absence of her mother, who has migrated to the United States in search of better opportunities. She finds solace and connection through an old Super 8 camera, documenting her daily life and dreams. The film explores themes of family separation, cultural identity, and the resilience of childhood in the face of hardship.
Critical Reception
The film was generally well-received, praised for its sensitive portrayal of a child's perspective on migration and family separation. Critics noted its poetic visuals and emotional depth, though some found the pacing to be slow. It resonated particularly with audiences familiar with the experiences of migrant families.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intimate and empathetic look at a child's experience of parental absence due to migration.
Appreciated for its beautiful cinematography and subtle, emotional storytelling.
Some reviews noted a deliberate, slow pacing that might not appeal to all viewers.
Google audience: Google user reviews were limited but generally positive, highlighting the film's emotional impact and its realistic depiction of the challenges faced by families affected by migration.
Awards & Accolades
Award for Best Screenplay at the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema (2013).
Fun Fact
Director Tania Hermida drew inspiration for the film from her own experiences and observations of families affected by migration in Ecuador.
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