The Dependents (2022)

Based on diaries that detail 30 years of service abroad of a Canadian Immigration Officer, The Dependents is an intimate audiovisual exploration of transient lives. It navigates through travel, my father’s employment, and my mother’s role as a spouse. Home and belonging are reconstructed between the past and present as a direct result of displacement and globalization, marking the political complexities between East and West, North and South, and Men and Women.

Director: Sofía Brockenshire
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Cinematography: Sofía Brockenshire
Country: Argentina, Canada
Language: English, 한국어/조선말, Español
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dependents about?
Based on diaries that detail 30 years of service abroad of a Canadian Immigration Officer, The Dependents is an intimate audiovisual exploration of transient lives. It navigates through travel, my father’s employment, and my mother’s role as a spouse. Home and belonging are reconstructed between the past and present as a direct result of displacement and globalization, marking the political complexities between East and West, North and South, and Men and Women.
Who directed The Dependents?
The Dependents was directed by Sofía Brockenshire.
How long is The Dependents?
The Dependents has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Dependents?
The Dependents is a Documentary film.
Where was The Dependents produced?
The Dependents was produced in Argentina, Canada.