# '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].

## What this stands on

1. Gustavo Ramos Perales directed the film. ([eyboricua.com](https://eyboricua.com/raices-estreno-puerto-rico-12-noviembre-2026/), claim on record)
2. The film «Raíces» will premiere on November 12, 2026. ([eyboricua.com](https://eyboricua.com/raices-estreno-puerto-rico-12-noviembre-2026/), claim on record)
3. The film will be shown in 15 theaters in Puerto Rico. ([eyboricua.com](https://eyboricua.com/raices-estreno-puerto-rico-12-noviembre-2026/), claim on record)
4. The film is a 92-minute dramatic thriller. ([eyboricua.com](https://eyboricua.com/raices-estreno-puerto-rico-12-noviembre-2026/), claim on record)
5. Mariangelie Vélez and Marcelo Otaño star in the film. ([eyboricua.com](https://eyboricua.com/raices-estreno-puerto-rico-12-noviembre-2026/), claim on record)
6. The plot follows two siblings who survive a family accident. ([eyboricua.com](https://eyboricua.com/raices-estreno-puerto-rico-12-noviembre-2026/), claim on record)
7. The siblings find refuge in an isolated mountain community. ([eyboricua.com](https://eyboricua.com/raices-estreno-puerto-rico-12-noviembre-2026/), claim on record)
8. Roger Delmont wrote the screenplay. ([eyboricua.com](https://eyboricua.com/raices-estreno-puerto-rico-12-noviembre-2026/), claim on record)
9. The film was shot in Morovis, Bayamón and Ciales. ([primerahora.com](https://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/cine-tv/notas/llega-al-cine-la-pelicula-puertorriquena-raices/), claim on record)
10. Raíces received financial support from ARPA federal funds. ([elnuevodia.com](https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/peliculas-series/notas/raices-el-cine-puertorriqueno-se-adentra-en-el-suspenso-psicologico/), claim on record)
11. The director said the shoot was affected by intense rain and visa delays for the Spanish actors. ([primerahora.com](https://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/cine-tv/notas/llega-al-cine-la-pelicula-puertorriquena-raices/), claim on record)
12. The film’s soundtrack features Celtic music. ([primerahora.com](https://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/cine-tv/notas/llega-al-cine-la-pelicula-puertorriquena-raices/), claim on record)
13. Vilma Liella produced the film. ([eyboricua.com](https://eyboricua.com/raices-estreno-puerto-rico-12-noviembre-2026/), claim on record)
14. Spanish actors in the cast include Ana Torrent, Miquel Fernández, Alberto Jiménez, Alberto Lozano and Mari Carmen Sánchez. ([primerahora.com](https://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/cine-tv/notas/llega-al-cine-la-pelicula-puertorriquena-raices/), claim on record)

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