A mother and daughter create a shared fantasy to explore their intertwined experiences of immigration, labor, and womanhood. ⍟ World Premiere
Director: Carolina Gonzalez
Runtime: 80
Fest Year: 2026
In Carolina González Valencia’s fantastical directorial debut, docu-fiction, dance, and everyday routines become a space for a family and its community to reconcile and mend stories. Raised by a mother who left to work in the U.S. as the family’s sole financial provider, González Valencia brings deep understanding to the sacrifices families make to survive amid displacement and financial instability. As the filmmaker and her mother, Beatriz, face another separation, they collaborate with friends and family on a film rooted in community care. In a valiant, vulnerable, and sparkling feat, How to Clean a House in 10 Easy Steps affirms the protagonists’ refusal to be defined by their labor, making space for rest and nurturing the lives they have long envisioned—reminding us to celebrate the joy and potential within ourselves beyond the jobs we hold. (AT)