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201726 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Family Dynamics

Nena

201726 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Three children relocate to the United States with their mother, Rosalina Avilés, after the death of her husband in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

Family Dynamics

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Three children relocate to the United States with their mother, Rosalina Avilés, after the death of her husband in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

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Lila Avilés

Lila Avilésdirector

Lila Avilés

Lila Aviléswriter

Rosalina Aviléscast

Pedro Prietocast

Lisette Martellcast

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Rosalina Avilés lives in a large house in Cuernavaca, Mexico. After her husband's death, she faces the task of renting out the home and finding work to support her three children. The family relocates to the United States, where Rosalina confronts her solitude and memories of her past. She reflects on her experiences and sacrifices as a mother. Directed by Lila Avilés, "Nena" runs for 26 minutes and addresses themes of motherhood and loss.

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