Amanda Cárdenas cuenta en exclusiva sus tradiciones navideñas y lo que les ha pedido a los Reyes Magos este año

This year’s Christmas celebrations in the film “Sueños de Libertad” aren’t just about twinkling lights and festive cheer for Amanda Cárdenas; they’re deeply intertwined with her personal journey and her fight for justice. While outwardly participating in traditional festivities, sharing family meals and perhaps even exchanging gifts, a pervasive sense of unease and longing underlies her celebrations. The seemingly simple act of decorating her home, for example, becomes a powerful symbol of reclaiming her life and creating a sanctuary against the harsh realities of her past. The traditional songs and carols sung, far from being mere background noise, become poignant reminders of both the joy and the pain she has endured.

Amanda’s Christmas wish list to the Reyes Magos isn’t filled with material possessions. Instead, her deepest desire, revealed subtly throughout the film, centers on the freedom and justice she seeks for herself and her community. This year, her wish is less about personal gain and more about systemic change. The gifts she *truly* yearns for are far less tangible: the hope for a fair trial, the exoneration of her wrongly accused brother, the dismantling of the corrupt system that has wronged her family, and the ability to rebuild her life without the constant threat of injustice. We see her struggling with the moral implications of seeking personal happiness while others in her situation still suffer. Her quiet acts of defiance—a carefully chosen decoration, a subtle gesture of solidarity—become her own personal form of prayer to the Reyes Magos, a silent plea for the profound changes she seeks.

The film carefully avoids simplistic narratives of Christmas miracles. While Amanda finds moments of solace and connection with loved ones, her Christmas is ultimately coloured by the ongoing battle she faces. The festive atmosphere serves as a backdrop against which the stark reality of her fight for justice is even more powerfully highlighted. The traditional elements of the celebration—the warmth of family, the sharing of food, the exchange of gifts—are cleverly juxtaposed with the cold, hard facts of her legal battle, and the deep-seated injustices that permeate her society. Her prayer to the Reyes Magos, therefore, is not a naive plea for a simple solution, but rather a desperate hope for a future where justice prevails, where the true meaning of freedom can be celebrated without fear, and where she and her community can finally experience a Christmas free from the weight of oppression. The climax of the film reveals whether—and how—some of her heartfelt wishes are granted, leaving the audience to ponder the complexities of justice, hope, and the enduring spirit of the human heart in the face of adversity. The film concludes with a poignant reflection on the enduring power of faith and the enduring hope for a brighter future, even amidst the darkness.