What We Leave Behind
Synopsis
At the age of 89, Julián Moreno takes one last bus ride to El Paso, Texas, to visit his daughters and their children – a lengthy trip he has made without fail every month for decades. After returning to rural Mexico, he quietly starts building a house in the empty lot next to his home. In the absence of his physical visits, can this new house bridge the distance between his loved ones?
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-23
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysSouth By Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
23/09/2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
30/09/2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Iliana Sosa
- Screenplay & Story
- Isidore Bethel, Iliana Sosa
- Original Title
- What We Leave Behind
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Release Date
- 23/09/2022
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Marcona Media, Borderchild Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iliana Sosa
Isidore Bethel, Iliana Sosa
Monica Wise Robles, Judy Phu, Iliana Sosa
Isidore Bethel
Emma D. Miller, Iliana Sosa
Department Leadership Roster
Iliana Sosa
Director
Isidore Bethel
Editor
Isidore Bethel
Writer
Emma D. Miller
Producer
Monica Wise Robles
Director of Photography
Judy Phu
Director of Photography
Iliana Sosa
Writer
Iliana Sosa
Director of Photography
Iliana Sosa
Producer
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is What We Leave Behind about?
At the age of 89, Julián Moreno takes one last bus ride to El Paso, Texas, to visit his daughters and their children – a lengthy trip he has made without fail every month for decades. After returning to rural Mexico, he quietly starts building a house in the empty lot next to his home. In the absence of his physical visits, can this new house bridge the distance between his loved ones?
Who directed What We Leave Behind?
What We Leave Behind was directed by Iliana Sosa.
Who stars in What We Leave Behind?
The principal cast of What We Leave Behind includes Not specified.
When was What We Leave Behind released and how long is it?
What We Leave Behind was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What We Leave Behind?
What We Leave Behind holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).