I'm Leaving Now
Ya Me Voy
Synopsis
After 16 years in Brooklyn, working three low-paying jobs and sending the bulk of his earnings to his wife and children, undocumented immigrant Felipe decides to return home to his family in Mexico. But when he informs them of his plans, he discovers that they've squandered the money, are deeply in debt and don’t want him to return. They need him to stay in the U.S. and continue to earn.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
September 6, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lindsey Cordero, Armando Croda
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Alexander
- Original Score
- Jacobo Lieberman, Leonardo Heiblum
- Original Title
- Ya Me Voy
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Group Effort Films, MUmedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lindsey Cordero, Armando Croda
Josh Alexander
Jacobo Lieberman, Leonardo Heiblum
Armando Croda
Armando Croda
Armando Croda, Lindsey Cordero
Department Leadership Roster
Lindsey Cordero
Director
Armando Croda
Director
Armando Croda
Director of Photography
Armando Croda
Editor
Josh Alexander
Writer
Armando Croda
Producer
Jacobo Lieberman
Original Music Composer
Lindsey Cordero
Producer
Leonardo Heiblum
Original Music Composer
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What is I'm Leaving Now about?
After 16 years in Brooklyn, working three low-paying jobs and sending the bulk of his earnings to his wife and children, undocumented immigrant Felipe decides to return home to his family in Mexico. But when he informs them of his plans, he discovers that they've squandered the money, are deeply in debt and don’t want him to return. They need him to stay in the U.S. and continue to earn.
Who directed I'm Leaving Now?
I'm Leaving Now was directed by Lindsey Cordero, Armando Croda.
Who stars in I'm Leaving Now?
The principal cast of I'm Leaving Now includes Felipe Hernández.
When was I'm Leaving Now released and how long is it?
I'm Leaving Now was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for I'm Leaving Now?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I'm Leaving Now was composed by Jacobo Lieberman, Leonardo Heiblum.