Event Info
Director: Karla Badillo
Mexico/Argentina, 2025, 109', Spanish with English subtitles
Rafaela, a young nun in a dwindling order, is sent on a quiet pilgrimage with one mandate: return with hope for her congregation’s survival. Guided by visions and restless doubt, she travels toward a newly appointed archbishop - moving through landscapes where faith collides with self-interest, privilege, and contradiction. On the road she meets fellow pilgrims who fail her, a paratrooper who offers companionship in silence, and a powerful couple who embody material certainty. Each encounter becomes a test, forcing Rafaela to ask what devotion means in a fractured world.
'one can sense its quintessential Mexicanness without the stereotypes that one may think of.' - In The Seats
🏆Silver Hugo (New Directors Competition) at the Chicago International Film Festival 2025
This year marks the 24th edition of WOW, celebrating the very best of Welsh and world cinema. From 25-28 March 2026, we’ll bring the magic of film to our festival ‘home,’ Aberystwyth. We’ll showcase a rich variety of films that highlight local talent and global stories. Join us as we celebrate 25 incredible years of WOW and the power of cinema to connect and inspire.
** Get the WOW Pass HERE : Buy a Festival Pass for £80 to have access to every WOW screening at the Arts Centre **
Pass includes all films and events taking place at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre except for the screening of 'Little Amelie' - as part of Abercon - on March 14. The events taking place at Arad Goch must also be booked separately. Please let Box Office know your preferred seat and if you have any access needs, when booking a festival pass.
