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A Peruvian domestic helper prepares for her annual trip home for Christmas, only to realize no one is waiting for her.
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Lina is a Peruvian woman who works as a domestic helper for a wealthy Chilean family. She earns enough to make ends meet, and to send money back to her son in Lima. But when she prepares for her annual trip home for Christmas, she comes to the stark realization that no one is really waiting for her.
""Lina de Lima", directed by Maria Paz González, is a comedy/musical film that tells the story of Lina, a Peruvian woman who works as a domestic servant for a Chilean family. She earns enough money to send to her son in Lima. But as she prepares for her annual Christmas trip, she discovers that no one is actually waiting for her return. It's a film with an inspiring story that demonstrates the passion and perseverance of a domestic servant who, when faced with difficulties and complications in her life, continues to be persistent with her musical daydreams. Funny, touching and bold, it is a film that insightfully addresses current social issues and creates an honest and sensitive character study."