Heimkehr. Von Berlin nach Lima

1988· 93 min· Documentary

The story of 24-year-old Peruvian Viki Aguilar Cuba from Independencia, a poor settlement on the outskirts of the capital Lima. After spending 1 1/2 years in Berlin, where she worked as an au pair and learned German excellently, the young Peruvian returned to her homeland. The film shows her last weeks in Berlin, her farewell to new friends, the warm welcome from her family in Lima, the first four weeks of her readjustment, and the arduous search for work.

Director: Gerlinde Böhm