An Alien in New York

A quiet, bittersweet plunge into a newcomer's loneliness and wonder, balancing homesickness with tentative hope.

Directed by

Ibai Vigil-Escalera, José André Sibaja

Overview

A Mexican man crosses the border in search of a better future for his family. In New York, he discovers freedoms and ways of life he never imagined, and learns to build his identity in a strange land, caught between nostalgia and hope.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Immigration, identity, isolation, family

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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