Nadie nos vio partir

I watched this series on Netflix solely because it is in Spanish. It is based on a memoir so any plot issues are based on the fragility of memory rather than inadquate skill with plot structure. It was never clear to me why the mother's affair with her children's uncle made it necessary for their father to flee Mexico with his children. After passing through France and Italy they went to South Africa, volatile in the 60s, and then to a kibbutz in Israel. Israel at that time, also faced serious challenges.

What was clear is that both parents loved their children.

The previous lower reviews regard the moral portrayal of the story - which clearly indicates how well it is written. This is a show you'll immediately will be drawn into and evokes thoughts and questions. The quality stays consistent within the whole story - until the ending. The cliffhanger with little information in the end was disapointing.

The cinematography and acting are exceptional! A genuine portrayal of kibbutzim.

It's honestly sad to read so many negative reviews about this series. Some critics seem to focus more on giving a moral score to the characters' actions rather than appreciating the story as a whole. It's worth remembering that one issue in the series is a moral problem, while the other is a legal one - there's a big difference between cheating on someone and kidnapping children, hiding them, and putting them in danger for years.

I can't help but feel that many of these harsh reviews come from a very conservative perspective, one that doesn't want stories like this to be told or explored in depth.

That aside, No One Saw Us Leaving is a beautifully made series. The costumes, locations, and overall atmosphere are stunning. The storytelling is emotional and complex, and the performances are good. It's one of those shows that stays with you long after you finish watching.

The mini-series No One Saw Us Leave is a compelling example of a book-to-screen adaptation done right, avoiding too much unnecessary padding to deliver a good story. There is some, but not much.

The script stays central to the emotional conflicts, ensuring the viewer remains focused by the characters' struggle from the first scene to the last. The case delivers, too. Keep in mind, this is not a Hollywood super production. I recommended this drama because it is way better than the other shows coming from this region, which to me have become oversexualized and don't risk anything, meaning they stick to much to the script.

This story, lifted from the book written by the daughter Tamara, illustrates the utter destruction that can be caused by lack (or inability) of communication as to one's feelings. It's the 60's. Women were seen as second class citizens and easily depicted as mentally unwell if they do much as thought for themselves let alone fall in love for real. The father, in this TRUE STORY, kidnapped his own children, went on the run across the globe for two years and told the children all manner of evil lies because their mum no longer wanted to be in an arranged marriage and fell in love with someone else. Using his children as weapons to punish her with no regard for their well being later in life. The epitome of male ego, hubris and narcissism. A crusade of love and devotion, however you see it.