HER LAST DAY IN THE U.S.
About the Film
In "Her Last Day in the U.S.," Leonor, a 70-year-old undocumented Mexican immigrant mother, prepares to leave the United States after more than three decades. Her decision unleashes an emotional whirlwind among her children (Daniela, Zeferino, and Chabela), who struggle to come to terms with it. In a single day, the family confronts what it means to say goodbye without having said everything. The film intimately portrays the immigrant community and reflects on who has the right to stay, to love, and to be seen.
En "Su último día en EE. UU.", Leonor, una madre inmigrante mexicana indocumentada de 70 años, se prepara para dejar Estados Unidos tras más de tres décadas. Su decisión desata una tormenta emocional entre sus hijos (Daniela, Zeferino y Chabela), quienes luchan por aceptarla. En un solo día, la familia se enfrenta a lo que implica despedirse sin haberlo dicho todo. La película retrata con gran cercanía a la comunidad inmigrante y reflexiona sobre quién tiene derecho a quedarse, a amar y a ser visto.
Director: Armando Ibanez
Producers: Bamby Salcedo, Josslyn Glenn, Marcos Nieves, Armando Ibanez
United States // 2026 // Drama // Los Shorts
18 minutes
About the Filmmaker
Armando Ibanez(Writer, Director, Producer, Editor)
Armando is a queer immigrant Mexican filmmaker whose work explores immigrant and LGBTQ+ experiences. His acclaimed web series Undocumented Tales and 2024 short film Hola, Santiago highlight queer immigrant stories. Armando’s work has been shown nationwide at universities, film festivals, and community spaces. His collaborations include partnerships with advocacy groups such as The TransLatin@ Coalition, Immigrants Rising, and The Center for Cultural Power. As a Sundance Uprise fellow, Artists Disruptors Fellow, and multifaceted storyteller, Ibañez remains committed to raising visibility and fostering understanding for immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities.
