Portraits of a Search(2014)
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Portraits of a Search Synopsis
In the Mexican narco-war, thousands of mothers search for their missing sons and daughters. In Portraits of a Search, the stories of Natividad, Guadalupe and Margarita intertwine to convey the different forms of confronting the search and uncertainty: one turns to the FBI, another obtains the Nation´s president´s personal promise, and the other tries to return to her routines so as to save her grandson. A portrait of Mexico today.
Portraits of a Search (2014) is a documentary film directed by Alicia Calderón Torres, released on October 19, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Natividad Guerrero, Guadalupe Aguilar, Margarita López and Diego Enciso Cruz. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Alicia Calderón Torres
- Writers:
- Alicia Calderón Torres, José Miguel Tomasena
- Status:
- Released
Portraits of a Search Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Alicia Calderón Torres, written by Alicia Calderón Torres and José Miguel Tomasena.
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Portraits of a Search Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Portraits of a Search – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Portraits of a Search online?
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Portraits of a Search (2014) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Portraits of a Search?
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The main cast of Portraits of a Search (2014) includes Natividad Guerrero, Guadalupe Aguilar, Margarita López, Diego Enciso Cruz and Javier Sicilia. The film was directed by Alicia Calderón Torres. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Portraits of a Search released?
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Portraits of a Search was released on October 19, 2014 and runs for 1h 7m.
Is Portraits of a Search worth watching?
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Portraits of a Search (2014) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.