Prodigal Daughter

Hija Pródiga • Filmmaker and former punk artist Mabel Valdiviezo makes a soul-stirring journey to reunite with her family in Peru after 16 years of estrangement, in this cinematic exploration of family, belonging, and the transformative power of art. Brimming with yearning, Mabel returns home, only to confront a whirlwind of emotions as old wounds are reopened. Her mother’s perception of her absence adds to the complexity, leading to Mabel’s heartfelt confession of her troubled past as an immigrant in the U.S. “Prodigal Daughter” challenges the prevailing narrative of “good immigrant” versus “bad immigrant.”