After the Earthquake

Year: 1979

Runtime: 27 mins

Language: English

Director: Lourdes Portillo

Drama

The drama follows Irene, a young Nicaraguan immigrant, as she confronts the hardships of life in the United States while reassessing her bond with her boyfriend and her family. It portrays the immigrant experience, highlighting the cultural, political and economic contrasts between North American and Latin American societies and seeking belonging.

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