

Between the city and the countryside, the subtle and modern forms of slavery unfold. A girl waits for the pick-up truck that will transport her to the city. Once there, amidst a never-ending row of walls and fences, she peeks into the entrance to a school. Lined up and in uniform, those girls are not the ones Carmen will join.
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gabriela Calvache's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. On Hold is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”