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lejandro Cardenas Amelio's My Mother's Tears tells the tale of a young German immigrant who fled from Argentina with his parents in the late 1970's. Seven year old Alex discovers one day that he has telekinetic powers, but this does not keep him from suffering the traditional growing pains experienced by all boys. While his father mopes about wishing to be back in Argentina, his mother adjusts to the new surroundings and begins to thrive. As the family drifts apart, Alex uses his powers to try to bring everyone together.