From the Waters

Synopsis

Villa Santo Domingo de Soriano, established in 1624 by early European settlers in what is now Uruguay, sits along the banks of the Rio Negro. The documentary visits this historic settlement, capturing the lives of its current inhabitants and the architecture that defines the area. It reflects on the community's efforts to reclaim its past while striving for a prosperous future. The film presents a portrait of a place intertwined with the identity of a nation.