Identifying Features

The magical yet unpredictable landscape of northern Mexico has buried many
dreams of a better life. Magdalena, too, fears the worst when her son suddenly
disappears trying to get to the United States. She thus sets off on a
pilgrimage, travelling hundreds of kilometres to the border, despite all the
dangers that lie ahead. Except that it’s well-nigh impossible to leave a
territory governed by autocratic cartels… This enigmatic thriller about a
country in the throes of violence won the Audience Award at the prestigious
Sundance festival.