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'Raíces', a Puerto Rican Psychological Thriller Shot in Morovis, Bayamón and Ciales, Opens November 12 in 15 Theaters

The 92-minute film by Gustavo Ramos Perales, made with ARPA federal support and a mixed Puerto Rican-Spanish cast, stars Mariangelie Vélez and Marcelo Otaño.

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The Puerto Rican psychological thriller 'Raíces', directed by Gustavo Ramos Perales [1], premieres November 12 in 15 theaters across Puerto Rico [2][3]. The 92-minute film [4] stars Mariangelie Vélez and Marcelo Otaño [5] as Alex and Raquel, two siblings who survive a family accident [6] and find refuge in an isolated mountain community [7]. The screenplay is by Roger Delmont [8]. Ramos Perales shot the film in Morovis, Bayamón and Ciales, in the island's mountainous center [9]. The production received financial support from ARPA federal funds [10], and the director said intense rain and delayed United States visa approvals for the Spanish cast complicated the shoot [11]. The film's soundtrack features Celtic music [12], and Vilma Liella produced [13]. They are joined by Spanish performers including Ana Torrent, Miquel Fernández, Alberto Jiménez, Alberto Lozano and Mari Carmen Sánchez [14].
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  1. Gustavo Ramos Perales directed the film. · eyboricua.com
  2. The film «Raíces» will premiere on November 12, 2026. · eyboricua.com
  3. The film will be shown in 15 theaters in Puerto Rico. · eyboricua.com
  4. The film is a 92-minute dramatic thriller. · eyboricua.com
  5. Mariangelie Vélez and Marcelo Otaño star in the film. · eyboricua.com
  6. The plot follows two siblings who survive a family accident. · eyboricua.com
  7. The siblings find refuge in an isolated mountain community. · eyboricua.com
  8. Roger Delmont wrote the screenplay. · eyboricua.com
  9. The film was shot in Morovis, Bayamón and Ciales. · primerahora.comPuerto Rico
  10. Raíces received financial support from ARPA federal funds. · elnuevodia.comPuerto Rico
  11. The director said the shoot was affected by intense rain and visa delays for the Spanish actors. · primerahora.comPuerto Rico
  12. The film’s soundtrack features Celtic music. · primerahora.comPuerto Rico
  13. Vilma Liella produced the film. · eyboricua.com
  14. Spanish actors in the cast include Ana Torrent, Miquel Fernández, Alberto Jiménez, Alberto Lozano and Mari Carmen Sánchez. · primerahora.comPuerto Rico
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