Boniato(2016)

The American dream is the sum of its parts.

Boniato is a supernatural thriller following an undocumented migrant worker who abandons her life harvesting crops to search for her missing father. Her journey takes a dark turn when she encounters sinister forces that seem determined to stop her crossing. The film weaves together the harsh realities of migrant labor with creeping dread, exploring themes of displacement and the invisible barriers—both physical and otherworldly—that trap vulnerable people. As she ventures deeper into unknown territory, the line between human danger and supernatural threat blurs. Boniato examines what it costs to escape, and what hunts those who try.