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Identifying Features (2021)
Magdalena makes a journey to find her son, who has disappeared on his way to the Mexican border with the United States. Her odyssey takes her to meet Miguel, a man recently deported from the US. They start to travel together, Magdalena looking for her son, and Miguel hoping to see his mother again.
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Magdalena makes a journey to find her son, who has disappeared on his way to the Mexican border with the United States. Her odyssey takes her to meet Miguel, a man recently deported from the US. They start to travel together, Magdalena looking for her son, and Miguel hoping to see his mother again.
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Genre:Drama, Thriller
Written By:Fernanda Valadez, Astrid Rondero
In Theaters:1/22/2021
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Runtime:95 minutes
Studio:Avanti Pictures, Corpulenta Producciones, EnAguas Cine, Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad, Nephilim Producciones
Cast
Fernanda Valadez
Director
Mercedes Hernández
Magdalena
David Illescas
Miguel
Juan Jesús Varela
Jesús
Ana Lauda Rodríguez
Olivia
Armando García
Rigo
Laura Elena Ibarra
Chuya
Juan Pablo Acevedo
Public Ministry Agent
Xicoténcatl Ulloa
Pedro
Jessica Martínez García
Nurse
Maria Luisa Juàrez
Forensic Chemist
Ricardo Luna
State Agent
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