The Silence of My Hands

An intimate, sensory documentary that immerses you in silence and sign, making you feel the weight of distance and the tenderness of a fragile bond.

Directed by

Manuel Acuña

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Saira Yunuen Medina Soria, Rosa María Casillas Madrigal

Overview

Rosa, the first deaf law student in Guadalajara, and Saira, an immigrant from California confronting her gender identity, try to stay together despite their realities and the distance between them. The Silence of My Hands, through a sensory journey spoken entirely in sign language, reveals the trust in their relationship and tests the adversities they face, immersing us in the silence of the last memories they share together.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, love, isolation, immigration

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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