Lost Souls

About This Movie

Lost Souls is this gritty and deeply personal documentary that digs into Monika Navarro's family history with a camera as her only companion. It’s not your typical family history project; she heads to Mexico where she finds her uncle, a U.S. Army veteran who’s been living in the shadows since his deportation. The atmosphere is heavy—there's a palpable sense of loss, not just of home but of identity. Monika’s questioning feels raw, sometimes uncomfortable, but it’s in these moments that the film really shines. The pacing is deliberately slow, letting you absorb the weight of every story shared. There’s an authenticity in the performances, particularly her uncle’s, that makes it distinctively moving. It’s the kind of film that lingers, challenging your perspective on home and belonging.

Explores themes of identity and displacement.Real interviews give a raw, personal touch.Reflects on the complexities of belonging.