(Mexico, 1998, 96 min. In Spanish with English subtitles)
Crossing the Mexico-California border, Damian, a successful environmental artist, accidentally kills a pregnant woman. Desperate, he flees — leaving behind his wife and the imminent birth of their own child.  Inconsolable in his grief, Damian is compelled to journey to his ancestral homeland in Baja California.  With the friendship of a native guide, Damian discovers rich lessons and a revived passion for existence. A spiritual odyssey/road movie, this visually stunning film contains the first footage ever shot of the wondrous ancient murals in the Sierras, the largest cave paintings in the world. This exuberant film debut from the award-winning editor of LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE and AMORES PERROS was the winner of 7 Ariel Awards (Mexican Academy Awards) in 1999 including Best Film and Best First Film.
     
MIAMI
Saturday, April 3, 8pm; Wednesday, April 7, 7pm
The Tower Theater (in Little Havana)
Presented by the Miami International Film Festival
1508 S.W. 8th Street. Miami, FL 33135
     
CHICAGO
Saturday, April 10, 1pm; Sunday, April 11, 1pm
Facets Cinémathèque
1517 W. Fullerton Avenue. Chicago, IL 60614 / (773) 281-4114
     
BOSTON
Sunday, May 16, 3:15pm; Thursday May 20, 6pm
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Avenue. Boston, MA 02115 / (617) 369-3306
     
   
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