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Kyoto Filmmakers Lab Screening
A SAMURAI of the Caribbean, defending homeland and family
Puerto Rico in the 1930s was overcome with poverty and inequality – reminiscent of feudal Japan. But this is the Caribbean; people fight not with katana but with machetes. The American invaders lay their hands on everything they want, using force if they must. After the abduction of his wife who was targeted by such men, Juan picks up his machete with his young daughter on his back, ready to save his love.
Director Ray Figueroa
Actor Héctor Aníbal, Essined Aponte, Néstor Rodulfo, Kisha Tikina Burgos
Puerto Rico・Spain｜ 2023｜ 135min｜ International sales: BELLE FILMS｜
- Action
director
Ray Figueroa [Film Director]
Ray Figueroa, born in Puerto Rico, completed his screenwriting degree in EICTV (The International Film and TV School), Cuba. He worked on features such as Guatemalan films La Bodega (2009) and Torque de Queda (2011) as director and writer. Other screenplays of his include the Netflix drama series Nicky Jam: El Ganador (2018) and the YouTube original series Bravas. His latest film Once Upon a Time in the Caribbean has been selected for film festival programs worldwide, including Berlinale Talents. He is also a 2013 Kyoto Film Makers Lab alumnus.
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