Becoming family

Becoming family

2024 · 66 min · Documentary

Over the course of thirteen years, the filmmaker and protagonist shares the experience of his binational family, taking us to his wife's country. "Becoming family" requires a significant cultural sacrifice, as they navigate the challenges of uprooting and integrating into a new society. The film offers a transformative glimpse into the realities of migration.

Directed by José Antonio Guayasamín · Written by José Antonio Guayasamín

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