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A young Mexican man embraces his grandmother tightly as she holds pink flowers.

La Esperanza

  Javier Cruz-Ginez  |  U.S., Mexico

Through archival footage and candid conversations, a Mexican immigrant family considers the impact of 25 years of separation at the border and their enduring hope for reunion.

This film screens as part of the Best of CineYouth 2026 shorts program.

 English, Spanish 

 15 minutes

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