The Cleaning Lady

Marisol Reina, an undocumented immigrant, reconnects with her family in her home country.

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The Cleaning Lady POV

Premiered April 28, 2025

The Cleaning Lady

Over a decade ago, a loving mother of three, Marisol Reina, crossed the Mexico-U.S. border to provide a better life for her family. Today she moves back home in hopes to reconnect with the family she once had to leave behind.

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Since 1988, POV has been the home for the world’s boldest contemporary filmmakers, celebrating intriguing personal stories that spark conversation and inspire action.