Sugar Island

Set in a community surrounded by sugarcane fields, this drama follows Makenya, a teenager of Dominican and Haitian descent. An unplanned pregnancy serves as the catalyst for her transition into adulthood. As she navigates this personal change, she supports her grandfather during protests by sugarcane workers who face displacement due to the mechanization of the industry.

The film was written and directed by Johanne Gómez Terrero, following her 2016 work Caribbean Fantasy. A co-production between Spain and the Dominican Republic, it was produced by Guasábara Cine and Tinglado Film. The cast is led by Yelidá Díaz in the role of Makenya, appearing alongside Ruth Emeterio, Juan Maria Almonte, Génesis Piñeyro, Diógenes Medina, and Francis Cruz. The movie has a runtime of 91 minutes.