Mariana Itzel Balderas

Tamara Flores moves with fearless determination through the colorful streets of Acatlán, Mexico, the hometown of her mother. Her impossibly long braid is a living symbol of strength and empowerment. “Chingona” is a bold visual anthem about carving your own path and owning every step forward. Bursting with color, rhythm and dance, it’s a celebration of identity and the unapologetic freedom to live life on your own terms.

After her newborn daughter is taken from her and given up for adoption, journalist Verónica Arellano spends years searching for her. When tragedy leaves the girl's adoptive family shattered, Verónica assumes a new identity to stay close to her daughter, setting in motion a story of love, family, and long-buried secrets.