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CAPTURADA

Very cute short film by three college students about a topic that's quite relevant for young people - their older parents or grandparents restarting their lives after losing their spouse.

The story follows Alma and her family, beginning with her birthday celebration and transitioning to her online communication with a guy she has met there. She gets caught by her daughter who sees a photo she has uploaded to him and there the conversation goes to what's appropriate for a 71 year old widow. In the end, everyone gets involved, the granddaughter, daughter and mom - helping her reset her life.

This short film has a lot of truth and charm to it. When I first watched it I thought it wasn't appropriate for our KIDS FIRST! audiences but the more I thought about it the more I realized that it is completely appropriate because kids, particularly the teens in our audiences are more likely to experience something similar in their own families. There are some sort of risqué shots here, but nothing inappropriate or too revealing. I like the pace of the film and the background music. I also like that the dialogue is in both Spanish and English, with subtitles as needed.

The film's message is that it's never too late to find love. When your spouse passes your life doesn't end.

I give Capturada 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Julie s., KIDS FIRST!

Very cute short film by three college students about a topic that's quite relevant for young people - their older parents or grandparents restarting their lives after losing their spouse.

The story follows Alma and her family, beginning with her birthday celebration and transitioning to her online communication with a guy she has met there. She gets caught by her daughter who sees a photo she has uploaded to him and there the conversation goes to what's appropriate for a 71 year old widow. In the end, everyone gets involved, the granddaughter, daughter and mom - helping her reset her life.

This short film has a lot of truth and charm to it. When I first watched it I thought it wasn't appropriate for our KIDS FIRST! audiences but the more I thought about it the more I realized that it is completely appropriate because kids, particularly the teens in our audiences are more likely to experience something similar in their own families. There are some sort of risqué shots here, but nothing inappropriate or too revealing. I like the pace of the film and the background music. I also like that the dialogue is in both Spanish and English, with subtitles as needed.

The film's message is that it's never too late to find love. When your spouse passes your life doesn't end.

I give Capturada 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Julie s., KIDS FIRST!

A grandmother, Alma, secretly explores a new relationship online, rediscovering her identity beyond the roles of mother and grandmother. When her hidden life collides with her family, Alma faces a transformative journey of self-love, desire, and liberation.