Prodigal Daughter
PRODIGAL DAUGHTER evocatively chronicles filmmaker Mabel Valdiviezo's soul-stirring journey to reunite with her family in Peru after 16 years of estrangement. The film opens in San Francisco with Mabel gently painting the contours of a family portrait, a symbol of the fractured familial bonds that have long haunted her.
Her heart brimming with yearning, she courageously ventures back to Peru on a poignant quest, wielding her art as a bridge between estranged worlds, only to be greeted by a whirlwind of emotions, as hidden wounds and buried childhood memories resurface. Her mother Bila's perception of a selfishly absent daughter adds to an already complex reunion, leading to Mabel's heartfelt confession of her troubled past marked by addiction and turmoil as an immigrant in the U.S.
Burdened by the weight of remorse and disappointment, Mabel retreats to the United States. Soon thereafter, a life-altering cancer diagnosis urges her to piece together the shattered fragments of familial love before it is too late. In a tender, vulnerable return to Peru, amidst brushes and hues of shared artistry, Mabel and Bila find solace, transcending their thorny past and embracing acceptance. PRODIGAL DAUGHTER paints an unforgettable narrative of reconciliation and the transformative power of art to weave a tapestry of healing and forgiveness.
Director/Producer: Mabel Valdiviezo
Editor: Sara Maamouri
Cinematographer: Tupac Saavedra, Jorge Vignati
This feature-length documentary is in post-production. Our estimated completion date is early 2024.
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Learn more: https://prodigaldaughterthemovie.com/
Contact director Mabel Valdiviezo to see our sample reel or the full rough cut.
