A portrait of a gay man who confronts the ghosts of his past. After fleeing war and repression 37 years ago, Miguel returns to Lebanon where he traces hidden longings, unrequited love and tormenting feelings of guilt.
Seeking to explore the lesser-known side of the immigration story, filmmakers Juan Carlos Rulfo and Carlos Hagerman talk to native Mexicans whose family members have moved or plan to move to the United States in this poignant documentary. From elderly Pascual and Juanita, who hope to see their grown children again, to Gloria's anger over her husband's desire to emigrate, the film examines immigration's impact on the families left behind.
Through the stories of Assaad Shaftari, a former high-ranking militia officer, and Maryam Saiidi, the mother of a missing communist fighter, the film digs into war wounds and poses the question of whether or not redemption and forgiveness are possible.
