The Fishbowl

2023 · 93 min · ES · 6.3 (29 votes)

Dir. Glorimar Marrero Sánchez · Starring Isel Rodriguez, Modesto Lacen, Magali Carrasquillo, Maximiliano Rivas, Georgina Borri, Anamín Santiago · Music Sergio de la Puente

Drama

As her cancer spreads, Noelia's ultimate decision is to return to her native Vieques, Puerto Rico, and claim her freedom to decide her own fate. She reunites with her friends and family, who are still dealing with the contamination of the U.S. Navy after 60 years of military practices.

VIBE

This film offers a deeply poignant and reflective journey, imbued with a quiet strength. It feels like a somber yet empowering meditation on life's ultimate choices, set against a backdrop of enduring community and environmental scars. The atmosphere is intimate and raw, inviting contemplation on personal freedom and collective resilience.

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