By 6th Grade Students, Instituto Pedagógico para Problemas del Lenguaje (Mexico)
PLURAL+ 2024 Hamptons International Film Festival Recognition
This is a harrowing story of a migrant fleeing the war, only to face disillusionment upon arriving in a different country. Expecting support, he instead encounters language barriers that hinder assistance, theft of his belongings, and denial of employment opportunities. Ultimately, he is imprisoned and denied medical care due to his lack of documentation. In dire condition and without help, he tragically succumbs to his circumstances while in custody, highlighting the brutal realities faced by migrants seeking refuge.