Prodigal Daughter

Prodigal Daughter presents a nuanced exploration of immigration through the lens of its protagonist, punk artist Mabel Valdiviezo, who returns to her childhood home in Peru after years in San Francisco, California. The film delves into Mabel’s complex journey of identity and belonging as she reconnects with her roots and confronts her past as an undocumented immigrant.

Weaving vérité scenes with family photos, Valdiviezo transforms the images into vibrant mixed media “photo-paintings” to convey her emotional separation from her family and her longing to reconnect with them, using art as both a tool for storytelling and as a healing method. Through Valdiviezo’s vibrant lens, the film challenges stereotypes and encourages a deeper understanding of the immigrant story, ultimately celebrating resilience, passion, and the quest for belonging in an ever-changing landscape.

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