Refuge

2023•16m•

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Documentary

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John is a Haitian migrant who fled his country due to political instability and death threats. After a long journey, he managed to be recognized as a refugee in Mexico, allowing him to start a new chapter in a new land. However, for John, this story is far from over as his wife and baby remain stranded in Chile. Every day, John takes steps towards family reunification, longing to embrace those who are his true refuge.

Director

Claudia Ruiz Capdevielle

Writers

Claudia Ruiz Capdevielle, Juan Bernardo Rivero

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Main Cast

John

Junior SA

Héctor Fernando Tapia Flores

Gloria Ivonne Irenm

Refuge

2023•16m•

★0.0(0 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

Director

Claudia Ruiz Capdevielle

Writers

Claudia Ruiz Capdevielle, Juan Bernardo Rivero

Watchlist

Main Cast

John

Junior SA

Héctor Fernando Tapia Flores

Gloria Ivonne Irenm

Did You Know?

The original title is "Refugio" (ES).

The film was directed by Claudia Ruiz Capdevielle.

The screenplay was written by Claudia Ruiz Capdevielle and Juan Bernardo Rivero.

Cinematography was handled by Ariel Ramírez.

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Original Title:

Refugio

Status:

Released

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Language:

Español

Country of Origin:

Mexico

Production Companies:

Bandada Films

PROCINE

Refuge

Overview

Director

Writers

Main Cast

John

Junior SA

Héctor Fernando Tapia Flores

Gloria Ivonne Irenm

Refuge

Overview

Director

Writers

Main Cast

John

Junior SA

Héctor Fernando Tapia Flores

Gloria Ivonne Irenm

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