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Completed - SPANISH - Crime, Thriller - 84 minutes

Log Line

A dazzling thriller from the Caribbean developed by the Sundance Lab

Previous markets

  • Cannes 2023 (Debut)
  • AFM 2023 (Line up)
  • Berlin EFM 2024 (Line up)
  • Cannes 2024 (Line up)
Full history

Year of production : 2022

Director(s) : Andrés Farías CINTRÓN
Writer(s) : Andrés farías CINTRÓN, Laura CONYEDO
Cast : Lidia ARIZA, Jose CRUZ, Richarson DÍAZ, Cindy GALÁN

Producer(s) : Pablo LOZANO (Kalidoscopic, SRL.), Andrés farías CINTRÓN (Kalidoscopic, SRL.)

Synopsis

The lives of three strangers intertwine as if attracted by the spirals of a hurricane that threatens the Caribbean: Sera, a girl from high society who at night crosses to the slums to have sex with strangers; Lieutenant Pérez, a lonesome policeman who investigates a case in the attempt to repair his broken relationship with his daughters; and Candela, a Drag Queen of a scanty cabaret who seeks Justice. All are united by the mysterious death of Renato a young poet and candy-man.

Aided by the Sundance lab, the creators of the movie have conjured up a magical film that is not only unique but it is also suspenseful and mesmerizing. Images bedazzle us, the twist and turns of the storyline shock us while the off-beat characters fascinate.
No wonder that in no time this movie has garnered 18 Official Selections and 10 awards that include the Jury Prize in Biarritz and three Adopresci Awards


Production

Country(ies) : DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

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