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 was the winner of 7 Ariel Awards (Mexican Academy Awards) in 1999 including Best Film and Best First Film.

“(Carlos) Bolado's conclusion is heartening, affirming, reassuring; his film is a statement of faith.” — Arthur Lazere, Culturevulture.net

OCIC Award - Amiens International Film Festival 1998
Golden Ariel and Silver Ariel for Best Actor, Best Actor in a Minor Role, Best Editing, Best First Work, Best Original Score and Best Supporting Actor - Ariel Awards, Mexico 1999
Nominated for Best Film - Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema 1999
National Critics Award and OCIC Award - Guadalajara Mexican Film Festival 1999
Best Film - Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival 1999
One Future Award - Honorable Mention - Munich Film Festival 1999
Interfaith Award - St. Louis International Film Festival 1999

OFFICIAL SELECTION:
Sundance Film Festival 1999
Toronto Film Festival 1999

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