
23 Jan 2023

Hiraeth
Hiraeth is a short film about youth long gone, about growing up, about looking at old photos and not recognizing the person within. It’s about the sacrifices we make, the past selves we kill, to move forward, to survive.
While preparing for the anticipated summer party in a cramped bathroom, Mercedes navigates her blossoming desires.
Mercedes
Julia
Carlota
Camila
23 Jan 2023
Hiraeth is a short film about youth long gone, about growing up, about looking at old photos and not recognizing the person within. It’s about the sacrifices we make, the past selves we kill, to move forward, to survive.
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