On the flip side, Innocent Voices showed the consequences of armed conflict. No one really wins in warfare. In the end, we all end up as victims. This movie, set in El Salvador during the 12 year civil war, is seen through the eyes of a 11 year old child. Actually, at some point, he becomes a 12 year old child, but it can't be acknowledged. Both sides recruited boys into their side as soon as they turned 12. Here's the sad part--it is a true story. Embattled El Salvador leaves its scars on Chava, charmingly portrayed by Carlos Padilla. Directed by Luis Mandoki, and written by Luis Mandoki and Oscar Torres, Innocent Voices is about how children lose their innocence and their childhood when warring sides force people to make choices they don't want to make. The universal love of mothers was played with great depth by Chilean actress Leonor Varela. The whole cast was present for the Q & A session. Mothers walked up to Leonor after the session to tell her that they could identify with the loving looks she gave her children in the movie. This was another one of those rare cinematic finds that you can only find at film festivals. Support this film. Children shouldn't have to live with gunfire. Mukul Khurana