THE ART

The film's animated segments use magical realism and a needlework motif to take the viewer on a journey into the emotional world of a mother who suffers a deep loss, and how her life transforms the moment she decides to venture out into the world in search of her son.

Throughout the progression of the animated sequences, we see Norita largely unaware of the dangers facing those participating in protest. The use of the animated crows represent the constant surveillance and presence of military violence.

Before Gustavo's disappearance, Norita worked as a dressmaker. The relationship with her sewing offering a motif for what keeps her tied to her family and roots - to life before.

In Gustavo's absence, Norita leaves her house to look for him and with each step she begins to “sew” a new footpath in her life, venturing through the dark and dangerous forests.

Finally we see Norita join other Mothers, and together they find the strength necessary to fight for justice, always carrying with them the white head scarf, representing their struggle, with each of their children’s names hand sewn in honor of their memory and the continued search.