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Flor, coming from a very traditional Mexican family, embarks on a journey to find peace in self-reliance.
Swept with deep remorse and lost in the wistful desert,
Flor must decide if she will continue her voyage or turn back to a life of traditional obligation.
Swept with deep remorse and lost in the wistful desert,
Flor must decide if she will continue her voyage or turn back to a life of traditional obligation.
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SynopsisFlor, a young Mexican American woman, decides to move away from home to pursue her career in hopes to find her independent freedom. Against her cultural expectations to stay home, she sets out alone on a cross country journey and remembers conversations about independence, tradition, culture, and the American life while on the road.
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SinopsisFlor, una joven mexico-americana decide dejar su casa en busca de una independiente libertad la cual va en contra de las expectativas familiares. Durante el camino, ella se va recordando de varias conversaciones sobre la tradición, la cultura, la familia, y la vida estadounidense.
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Culture In Conflict
Mexican Tradition;
An unmarried adult woman is supposed to live at home with her family until she is married. A woman must express independence only within the realm of the family and her work should in some way help the family succeed. American Tradition; A young adult works to improve himself and looks for personal success. Flor, an unmarried young american woman, from a mexican family, seeks to find a life of balance between both cultures. |
Cultura En ConflictoPor Tradición Mexicana;
Una mujer soltera debe vivir en la casa de su familia hasta que decide casarse. Una mujer soltera debe expresar su independencia solo entre el reino familiar y trabaja para ayudar a su familia. Por Tradicion Estadounidense; El joven adulto trabaja para mejorarse a si mismo y busca el exito personal Flor, una mujer soltera estadounidense, de familia mexicana, intenta encontrar una vida en balance de las dos culturas. |
