It’s summertime in Buenos Aires, and Marcela’s sister has suddenly passed away. As Marcela (played by Argentine legend Mercedes Morán) grieves, she must also face the painful process of purging her sister’s apartment of possessions, photographs, and family heirlooms. When Nacho, a young friend of her daughter’s, offers to help her, she finds unexpected comfort. Their relationship deepens into something more romantic as they go on road trips and adventures together. During these difficult and confusing days, Marcela’s past and present become intertwined and she begins to question her sense of self, as the imminence of everyday life pushes in.

“Enigmatic, dreamlike . . . Morán commands our attention and sympathy.”

“Masterfully orchestrated . . . an ethereal and evocative offering with profound and lasting effect.”

“Woozy, beguiling, tactile, A Family Submerged is a sumptuous, disquieting film.”

“A sprawling dream of a movie . . . an exhilarating odyssey.”

“Morán brings out all the complexities and nuances of a character in crisis.”

Locarno Film Festival

San Sebastián International Film Festival

Göteborg Film Festival

São Paulo International Film Festival

New Directors/New Films