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Filmmaker's Heartfelt Documentary Explores Pet Farewell Struggles

8/1/2025

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Costa Rican filmmaker María Luisa Santos, now married to a US citizen, endures a frustrating visa delay. In her poignant short documentary, "A Film Is a Goodbye That Never Ends," she beautifully captures her deep connection with her brother's dog, Turbo, delving into the heart-wrenching struggle of parting with a beloved pet who can't understand the farewell.

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Costa Rican filmmaker María Luisa Santos, now married to a US citizen, endures a frustrating visa delay. In her poignant short documentary, "A Film Is a Goodbye That Never Ends," she beautifully captures her deep connection with her brother's dog, Turbo, delving into the heart-wrenching struggle of parting with a beloved pet who can't understand the farewell.