María Luisa Santos, a Costa Rican filmmaker, experiences immigration uncertainty after marrying a US citizen. During this time, she forms a close bond with her brother's dog, Turbo. Her short documentary, A Film Is a Goodbye That Never Ends, reflects on the quiet moments of companionship shared with Turbo amid the stress of the visa process. The film addresses how to convey farewells to a companion who doesn't grasp the concept of goodbye. It highlights themes of patience, the nuances of relationships, and the limitations of language in expressing emotions.
In immigration limbo, she found herself bonding with her brother's dog, a German Shepherd named Turbo. Santos's autobiographical short documentary, A Film Is a Goodbye That Never Ends, lingers on the quiet gestures that characterise her relationship with Turbo—walks, snuggles, and relentless companionship.
Santos crafts a meditative work on waiting, parting, and the limits of language, reflecting on the question: how do you say goodbye to a companion who will never understand what goodbye means?
Pairing intimate, beautifully captured glimpses into her life with her tender narration, the documentary unfolds the emotional landscape of her visa struggle mirrored by her connection with Turbo.
The film ultimately explores the intersection of love, companionship, and the uncertainties of immigration, emphasizing the deep bond that transcends verbal communication.
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