Identifying Features (2020)

In the rustic confines of Guanajuato, Magdalena (Mercedes Hernandez) finds herself plunged into a bewildering world of uncertainty and fear. Her teenage son, Jesús (Juan Jesús Varela), embarks on a perilous journey to the U.S. on foot with a companion, and months have passed since their last contact. Haunted by the deafening silence, Magdalena resolves to unearth her son's fate, a decision that leads her into the sinister web of an expansive crime syndicate and a maze of dizzying deceptions. As she navigates this surreal odyssey, Magdalena becomes increasingly reliant on those brave enough to guide her toward closure. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Miguel (David Illescas), a youth eerily reminiscent of her son, recently returned from U.S. deportation. Their destinies intertwined, they journey together through a world richly steeped in magical realism, yet marked by a profound restraint. IDENTIFYING FEATURES is a poignant, allegorical exploration of a culture in flux, yearning for spiritual reconnection. Winner of the World Cinema Dramatic Audience and Screenplay awards at the Sundance Film Festival, the film stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Identifying Features is a drama movie featuring Mercedes Hernández and directed by Fernanda Valadez.

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