Identifying Features

2020, Drama, 1h 35m

69 Reviews Fewer than 50 Ratings

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A slow-burning descent into desperation, Identifying Features uses one shattered family's ordeal to offer a harrowing look at the immigrant experience. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A woman tries to find her son's whereabouts after he leaves Mexico to find work in the United States.

Cast & Crew

Mercedes Hernández
Magdalena
David Illescas
Miguel
Juan Jesús Varela
Jesús
Ana Laura Rodríguez
Olivia
Armando García
Rigo
Laura Elena Ibarra
Chuya
Juan Pablo Acevedo
Agente Ministerio Público
Xicoténcatl Ulloa
Pedro
Fernanda Valadez
Director
Astrid Rondero
Screenwriter
Fernanda Valadez
Screenwriter
Jack Zagha Kababie
Producer
Astrid Rondero
Producer
Fernanda Valadez
Producer
Yossy Zagha
Producer
Claudia Becerril Bulos
Cinematography
Susan Korda
Film Editing
Clarice Jensen
Original Music
Dalia Reyes
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