Where the River Begins

Description

Yajaira, an Embera woman, lives with her daughter Maria in a violent neighborhood of Bogotá, where they face daily threats to their safety. Yajaira is haunted by dreams of the jungle, longing to return to her village. After a tragedy forces them to flee, they begin a perilous journey to the Andágueda River, accompanied by Jhon, a young gang member with undisclosed motives. As they travel, the obstacles they encounter challenge their resilience and test their bonds. The group faces dangers that reveal hidden truths, while memories of the jungle start to merge with their reality. The cast includes Girleza Duave Cerezo, Juan David Junca Linares, and Ana Michell Nama Dumaza. Throughout the film, Yajaira's connection to her past deepens, and the journey transforms into one of healing and discovery.