A Place of Absence (2025)
This poetic film follows director Marialuisa's journey with Anita and Leticia, Central American women traveling with the Caravan of Mothers of Missing Migrants.
Top billed cast
- Anita ZelayaSelf
- Leticia MartinezSelf
- Yolanda ErnstSelf
- Gia Ernst-RuffaloSelf
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