Reviews

The film poignantly illuminates the tragic issue of baby theft, and the indescribable pain endured by the mothers whose babies were stolen. While the film is set in Peru, it underscores a broader problem that has also transpired during the dictatorial regimes of Argentina and Spain. In addition to portraying the harrowing journey of Georgina to recover her stolen baby, the film exposes the pervasive institutional racism in Peru. It showcases a journalist's disillusionment with a corrupt political and judicial system, the suppression of his sexuality to the point of facing death threats, and the 80s Peruvian guerilla warfare waged against the State. The surprising and appreciable inclusion of scenes spoken in Quechua, a language often overlooked, especially in cinema, enhances the film's depth. It brings the audience closer to the lived experiences of the characters, also offering a window into popular traditions. The black-and-white, square-format cinematography lends the film an unmistakably artistic aesthetic.