A long time ago, Ana Laura, Gustavo, and Jesús crossed the border in search of a better opportunity. They worked hard, built a family, and made a life in the United States. Day by day, years after their arbitrary deportations to Mexico, they deal with the grief of being separated from their families. As time goes by, the shattered existence of everyone is slowly and inevitably rebuilt, far away and apart from each other.
This documentary tells three stories of exclusion from leisure in Mexico: a family’s visit to Plaza Tlaxcoaque during Holy Week, residents of Puerto Aventuras restricted from the beaches, and the impact of violence on the free time of Ciudad Juárez inhabitants. Each story explores how social, economic, and political forces shape access to rest and recreation.
