LINA FROM LIMA

DIRECTED BY Maria Paz Gonzalez Why We Love It

Magaly Solier, the star actress of some of the great films in recent Peruvian cinema (“Madeinusa,” “La teta asustada”, “Magallanes”), is the protagonist of this co-production between Chile, Argentina, and Peru centered around immigration. Here, she plays the role of Lina, a Peruvian who works in Santiago, Chile, supporting her family from a distance. She is about to return home for Christmas, embarking on a physical journey that will also be a quest for self-discovery. This movie , he firts fictional film by documentary filmmaker María Paz González, participated in festivals such as Miami, Cleveland, Firbourg and Mar de Plata.

 

Synopsis

It’s been 10 years since Lina started working as a housekeeper for a wealthy Chilean family. Christmas is approaching and she feels it’s time to return to Peru to see her son, but Junior seems to be more interested in a soccer jersey than reuniting with his mother. Lina won’t let this bring her down: a growing friendship with her employer’s young daughter, Tinder hookups and her ability to daydream soundstages where she becomes a folk star, will bring joy to herself and everyone around her.