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2023
2024

Prodigal Daughter

NAI Direct Access

  • Mabel Valdiviezo, Director/Producer
The color portraits of two women, Mabel and her mother, their faces painted in yellow stand against a vibrant, painterly background showcasing blue, green, yellow, and orange hues.

About the Project

Country: United States, Peru

When artist and filmmaker Mabel Valdiviezo reunites with her family in Peru after sixteen years of silence, she confronts haunting childhood memories and her troubled past as an immigrant in the United States. Diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, Mabel embarks on a deeply emotional journey to heal her fractured family ties, using her art as a bridge between two worlds. Prodigal Daughter is a poignant exploration of family bonds and the power of art to weave a tapestry of healing and forgiveness.