Undocumented

A documentary filmmaker driven by a desire to expose a pressing social issue, Liz strives to balance urgency with ethical restraint. She attempts to intervene when violence erupts, risking her own safety for the sake of the people she’s filming. As events spiral, she becomes a captive and must navigate moral compromises while preserving her integrity as a witness.

The ruthless leader of the anti-immigrant faction who turns the detention site into a theater of fear. He uses power to manipulate both captives and captors, enforcing discipline through violence and intimidation. His cold calculation centers control and profit from others’ desperation.

An immigrant father whose protectiveness for his family intensifies as they are subjected to cruel treatment. His grief bursts into anger over the brutal conditions, culminating in a desperate bid for his daughter’s safety. The deaths surrounding him become a catalyst for action and a stark reminder of human cost.

A member of the filmmaking group whose sense of loyalty is tested by violence and coercion. He bears witness to the cruelty inflicted on detainees and to the personal losses that ripple through the crew. Davie’s reactions to the regime reveal the strain between friendship, ethics, and survival.

A member of the crew who endures torture and brutality within the facility. His experience embodies the film’s visceral cost and the fragility of the line between observer and participant. The physical and psychological strain on Jim underscores the moral complexity of bearing witness.

A crew member who is coerced into dangerous tasks, including interrogating figures tied to the crossing. He grows increasingly dangerous under pressure, eventually leveraging force in an attempt to free detainees. His arc highlights the corrosive effects of fear and coercion on judgment.

A member of the group whose presence foregrounds the tension between documentary art and real-world brutality. The Artist’s role prompts reflection on how storytelling intersects with spectacle and complicity. His perspective embodies the film’s examination of truth, representation, and moral responsibility.

An employer tied to the migration operation who becomes entangled in the faction’s network. He represents another layer of complicity—economic and corrupt—within a system built on fear. His fate alongside others underscores the reach of danger beyond the immediate captors.