A MILLION LIGHT YEARS FROM HOME

This short film is about a journey that many Paraguayans embark on, leaving behind life in Paraguay and moving to New York in search of opportunity and a better future. This sudden change of lifestyle affects people in many ways. It takes a closer look at the sharp contrasts between these two places, and evokes the feelings of those who never forget their homeland, despite being far away, often for long periods of time. Whatever the eventual outcome of each individual’s journey, all seem to share this unseverable connection to their home, their culture and their past.

About the Film Director: Sergio Montiel
Release Year: 2007
Running time: 7 min