BARDO is the captivating, spectacular and visually stunning story of the intimate and emotional experience of Silverio, a renowned Mexican journalist and documentarian living in Los Angeles. After receiving a prestigious international award, Silverio finds himself forced to return to his native country, not having the faintest idea that this simple journey will lead him to the brink of an existential crisis. Memories and fears of the past make their way into the present, invading his daily life and leaving him dismayed and amazed.
With plenty of emotion and humor, Silverio wrestles with universal yet intimate questions about identity, success, life and death, Mexican history, and the deep bond he has with his wife and children. In short, with all that it means to be human in these bizarre times.