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In Search of Leti

2006 · 96 min Drama
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

Buscando A Leti - In Search of Leti, is written and performed in Spanish, subtitled in English. Leti, a ten-year-old girl, is the protagonist of this film. The grandparents become the caretakers when her parents leave Mexico to find work in Chicago. She is discriminated against by her own grandmother, Agustina, for having a dark complexion and indigenous features. The grandfather, Vitorio, protects Leti from the grandmother's prejudiced attitude and bad treatment. This continues for years until Maria, Leti's mother, returns to take her to the United States, tearing her apart from her grandfather.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Buscando a Leti
Year 2006
Country Mexico
Genre Drama
Director Dalia Tapia
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (4 votes)

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In Search of Leti is an acquired taste at 5.2/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2006 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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