The read
It runs a compact 16m.
Synopsis
It's the summer after high school graduation and Gabriela, a young undocumented Guatemalan woman, pursues her dream of swimming for an illustrious Country Club swim team. Despite her single-minded determination, Gabriela is continually confronted with her overprotective mother’s ears, limitations on her economic and legal status, and self-judgment. As she questions her self-worth against the structures of contemporary American Southern life, Gabriela embarks on a quest towards personal freedom and self-acceptance.
Ratings
TMDB6/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Evelyn LorenaDirector
- Evelyn LorenaWriter
Cast
- Evelyn LorenaGabriela
- María TelónAlma
- Viktor WhiteStefan
- Colton EmbreeJohn
- Abrielle Josephine CincottiLady
- Cassie PoirierMary (voice)
- Finley RamseyStefan's Cousin
- Colby BurtonFriend
- Lara LihiyaSarah, Counselor (voice)
- Rae OlivierMystie (voice)
Stills
Themes
identitynorth carolinacoming of agefamily dramaundocumented immigrantlove interestguatemalashort filmindigenous women