Away from Home
"The shelters in the border areas of Mexico play a very important role for the development of minors, because while they wait they create friendships."
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Away from Home is a documentary film. directed by Carlos Hernández. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
"Lejos de Casa" is a documentary that compiles different testimonies of young people who, due to the violence that constantly exists in their places of origin, are forced to leave their country in search of security and peace; however, this dream is interrupted when they reach the border where a great wall of intolerance awaits them. The shelters in the border areas of Mexico play a very important role for the development of minors, because while they wait they create friendships, continue taking classes and their families can locate them and be aware of their situation as migrants, they also receive advice to be able to assert their rights both inside and outside of Mexican territory.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 11, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Mandarina Cine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Away from Home about?
"Lejos de Casa" is a documentary that compiles different testimonies of young people who, due to the violence that constantly exists in their places of origin, are forced to leave their country in ...
Who directed Away from Home?
Away from Home was directed by Carlos Hernández.
How long is Away from Home?
Away from Home has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Away from Home released?
Away from Home was released on June 11, 2022 in theaters.