Wetbacks

1955 | B/N | 114:59

Rafael Améndola is one of many Mexican workers who, in pursuit of the so-called American Dream, cross the border to try their luck in the United States. Throughout his journey, Rafael faces numerous challenges resulting from his undocumented status and lives in a state of constant anxiety, unable to adapt to the new lifestyle and longing for Mexico.

Country: México
Direction: Galindo; Alejandro
Script: Galindo; Alejandro
Production: Elvira; José
Photography: Solano; Rosalío
Sound: González; Jesús, Solís; Rodolfo
Music: Pérez Herrera; Jorge
Cast:Silva; David, Parra; Víctor, Valdés; Martha, Pulido; Óscar, Moreno; José Elías, Vargas; Pedro, Malvido; Alicia, Barret; Carolina, Godínez; Salvador, Beltrán; Lola, González; Eulalio "Piporro"
Art direction: Fitzgerald; Edward
Participation year at FICM: 2026

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