Synopsis: Inspired by a real program that reunites families separated by immigration policies at the U.S. - Mexico Border, but only for three minutes, Tres minutos imagines the story of Diego and Nila, a brother and sister who share DNA but not citizenship. When Diego is deported, leaving Nila behind, questions of identity, duty, and belonging threaten to consume them.
Drama. 45 minutes.
Cast:
Diego… Mexican-American, baritone, 25, a call center employee in Mexico City
Nila… Mexican-American, soprano, 22, Diego’s sister, a college student in El Paso
Michael… Tenor, 30s, a U.S. Border Patrol agent at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Voices: Soprano, Tenor, Baritone
Instrumentation:
Clarinet in B♭
Piano
Violin
Viola
Violoncello
Contrabas