The photographer who accompanies De León, capturing black-and-white images that visually document the harsh realities of the migrant trail and the environments encountered by undocumented migrants.

A determined Mexican man in his forties with a penchant for humor, who has crossed the US-Mexico border multiple times in search of a better life, often wrestling with the challenges posed by economic hardship.

Memo's friend, who, despite his lengthy and taxing experiences as an undocumented migrant, retains a calm demeanor; he navigates the complexities of precarious life on both sides of the border.

An Ecuadorian mother of three, whose journey to support her family ends tragically in the desert; her story highlights the personal stakes involved in undocumented migration.

A 15-year-old boy from Ecuador who disappears in the Sonora Desert trying to reunite with his parents in the United States, symbolizing the peril and uncertainty faced by youthful migrants.

Maricela's brother-in-law, who navigates undocumented life in New York City while contending with the ongoing risks and sacrifices tied to his migration from Ecuador, all for the hope of supporting his family back home.