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Cayo

2005 · film · PR

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Directed by: Vicente Juarbe

Starring: Roselyn Sánchez, Ivan Camilo, Raúl Carbonell Jr., Roberto Colón, Greg D'Agostino, Kamar de los Reyes

Runtime: 112 min

Why it mattersAI-assisted

Culebra film is about friendship and community. It matters as it portrays a true story of love and friendship

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  1. synopsis — Ivan, Julia and Kike were born and grew up in Culebra where they shared a close friendship. Ivan ventures in a small boat and stumbles on Cayo, a small island close by. Here he finds peace of mind, and the island has a healing effect on him. When federal authorities try to keep Ivan away from Cayo, they find themselves face to face with a community that will defend Ivan's need to visit the island. Based on a true story of love and friendship that will touch your heart, this wrenching drama was filmed in the beautiful natural scenery of Culebra, Puerto Rico.
  2. credit — Directed by Vicente Juarbe.

Synopsis

Ivan, Julia and Kike were born and grew up in Culebra where they shared a close friendship. Ivan ventures in a small boat and stumbles on Cayo, a small island close by. Here he finds peace of mind, and the island has a healing effect on him. When federal authorities try to keep Ivan away from Cayo, they find themselves face to face with a community that will defend Ivan's need to visit the island. Based on a true story of love and friendship that will touch your heart, this wrenching drama was filmed in the beautiful natural scenery of Culebra, Puerto Rico.

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