Strangers to Peace

This film is a must see for everyone from all walks of life. It has given me such insight into a world that I never knew existed. The story was very engaging and emotionally authentic. I appreciated the commitment of all of the main "characters" in being completely open and vulnerable. I would strongly recommend this film!

Three ex-FARC combatants try to integrate into Colombian society after years of Jungle warfare. The transition is not easy.

We are drawn into their lives, and viscerally share their emotions: Javier, the trans women who becomes Dayana, an identity she was forced to repress under the FARC, Alexandra, the indigenous woman from the Barsana tribe, who joined the guerrillas at 14 after a beating from her mother, and Ricardo, the true believer, who has never let go of the idealism that first drew him into the FARC.

With taut story lines and exquisite cinematography, the film grabs us and doesn't let go. See it.

A story that documents the transition of three participants of a war who search to find the life they left. It's a timely documentary that opens our eyes and mind to a conflict many of us were not exposed to. The film is extraordinary in how we are drawn into the lives of the three characters and, by the end, you feel for their losses and trauma. Beautifully filmed and edited that presents both the beauty of Columbia, as well as the economic disparity.

Sometimes you watch a film and although you have zero knowledge of the subject matter, it educates you.

Not only did this movie fill my head but my heart and soul.

The beauty within this film ,from the compelling narratives to the exquisite landscapes, brought such emotion which inspired and touched all the senses.

Compelling, relevant, beautifully produced and directed. Strangers to Peace documents an important part of history and tells the story of three ex combatants in an honest and engaging way, which lends a true understanding of the conflict at hand. The cinematography is outstanding, and the journey to the city, jungle and barrios make for a strong narrative. I highly recommend the film. It is a perfect film for historical societies, educational venues, and libraries. It is a must see film and will draw you into a world that many do not know of or understand. I would strongly recommend this excellent film.