Drama   Argentina,Peru,Chile

In the movie "Lina from Lima," the story revolves around Lina, a Peruvian woman who left her son behind to work as a housemaid in Chile. It has been ten years since she last saw her son, as she has been sending money back home to provide for him.

Lina receives a request from her former boss, Manuel, who asks her to supervise the construction of a pool for his daughter, Clara, in his new house. Due to financial difficulties, Lina agrees to the job, as it offers her an opportunity to make some extra money.

As the construction progresses, Lina finds herself bonding with Clara, who becomes attached to her. Lina becomes like a surrogate mother to Clara, providing her with love and support she longs for with her own son. However, she still carries an overwhelming sense of loneliness and longing for her home country and her son.

To cope with her loneliness, Lina engages in casual sexual encounters with strangers, sneaking out at night. These encounters offer temporary solace but also highlight her desperate need for human connection.

Throughout the movie, Lina's internal struggles are depicted, as she grapples with her sacrifice of leaving her son behind to provide for him. She constantly battles with her guilt and aches for the love and companionship she left behind.

As the construction of the pool nears completion, Lina's relationship with Clara deepens, leading to an emotional climax. The film explores themes of motherhood, identity, loneliness, and the sacrifices one makes in pursuit of a better life.

"Lina from Lima" highlights the struggles faced by migrant workers, the complexities of motherhood, and the universal desire for human connection and love.
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