Mariama, Amadou, Abdoulaye and Rahisy have an objective in life and the look for the way to get it. 'Lejos de la orilla' is a documentary that shows the heroic and anonymous travel of people who struggle to achieve their dreams. They are able to stand up every time life hits them. It's a story of overcoming, love and dignity.—Anonymous

Mariama, Amadou, Abdoulaye and Rahisy have an objective in life and they look for the way to get it. Lejos de la orilla is a documentary that shows the heroic and anonymous travel of people who struggle to achieve their dreams. They are able to stand up every time life hits them. It is a story of overcoming, love and dignity.

Eschewing a linear or realist treatment of a social 'problem', the film opts instead for an impressionistic montage of four personal stories. Placing Mariama, Amadou, Abdoulaye and Rahisy (two from the Gambia, one from Senegal and one from Puerto Rico) each in an individual setting that mirrors their quest and its obstacles, the documentary interweaves the heroic and anonymous journeys of people who struggle to transcend their difficulties and create something new.—africa world documentary film festival