Platanero
Synopsis
Ti-Frè and Gran-Frè, two brothers of Haitian origin, live in a shantytown in the Dominican Republic. Undocumented, they face relentless violence and the ever-present threat of deportation. Gran-Frè looks after Ti-Frè by working on a banana plantation and resorting to petty theft. But when the plantation denies him work, desperation forces him to take Ti-Frè along to steal what they need to survive. That night, under the glow of a full moon, a mysterious beast prowls in the shadows of the banana trees.
Director(s) :
Juan Frank Hernandez
Country : Quebec
Year : 2025
Genre : Fiction
Duration : 00:25:00
Interpretation : Stanley Exantus, Irdens Exantus, Jonathan Saint-Armand, Ramón Emilio Candelario
Scenario : Juan Frank Hernandez, Vincent Labelle
Original soundtrack : Maxime Fortin
About
Juan Frank Hernandez
Juan Frank Hernandez is a Screenwriter Director who grew up in the Dominican Republic and now lives in Quebec. He has refined his cinematic signature through his self-produced short films. He loves storytelling by mixing genres and creating characters who must face their fears, whether they be imaginary or real.
