In Search of Leti (2006)
Cuando alguien se va, alguien se queda atras
Buscando A Leti - In Search of Leti, is written and performed in Spanish, subtitled in English. Leti, a ten-year-old girl, is the protagonist of this film. The grandparents become the caretakers when her parents leave Mexico to find work in Chicago. She is discriminated against by her own grandmother, Agustina, for having a dark complexion and indigenous features. The grandfather, Vitorio, protects Leti from the grandmother's prejudiced attitude and bad treatment. This continues for years until Maria, Leti's mother, returns to take her to the United States, tearing her apart from her grandfather.
Director: Dalia Tapia
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: December 5, 2006
Cast
- Tatiana Tien Tapia - Leti
- Carmen Cenko - Agustina
- Yovanny Cabarcas - Comentator
- Rosa Isela Frausto - Ms. Gonzalez
- Juan Manuel Paz Moreno
Screenplay
Editing: Johanna Chacon
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
immigration
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In Search of Leti about?
- Buscando A Leti - In Search of Leti, is written and performed in Spanish, subtitled in English. Leti, a ten-year-old girl, is the protagonist of this film. The grandparents become the caretakers when her parents leave Mexico to find work in Chicago. She is discriminated against by her own grandmother, Agustina, for having a dark complexion and indigenous features. The grandfather, Vitorio, protects Leti from the grandmother's prejudiced attitude and bad treatment. This continues for years until Maria, Leti's mother, returns to take her to the United States, tearing her apart from her grandfather.
- Who directed In Search of Leti?
- In Search of Leti was directed by Dalia Tapia.
- Who stars in In Search of Leti?
- In Search of Leti stars Tatiana Tien Tapia, Carmen Cenko, Yovanny Cabarcas, Rosa Isela Frausto, Juan Manuel Paz Moreno.
- How long is In Search of Leti?
- In Search of Leti has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is In Search of Leti?
- In Search of Leti is a Drama film.
- Where was In Search of Leti produced?
- In Search of Leti was produced in Mexico.