Octopus Skin

Two teenagers, Iris and Ariel, grow up on a remote rocky island with their mother and older sister. Isolated from the mainland, the twins share a bond that exceeds typical sibling intimacy. When their mother suddenly disappears, the family is left grieving. Driven by a desire for independence from her brother, Iris chooses to leave the island and travel to the city alone for the first time.

The drama was written and directed by Ana Cristina Barragán, following her previous film, The Ivy. The movie features Isadora Chávez and Juan Francisco Vinueza in the lead roles, with Hazel Powell, Cristina Marchán, Paulet Arévalo, and Carlos Quinto Cedeño appearing in the supporting cast. A co-production between Germany, Greece, Mexico, and Ecuador, the film was produced by Isabella Parra through companies including unafilm, Graal, Caleidoscopio Cine, and Desenlace Films.

Upon its release, the film received a moderate response from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.7/10 based on 103 votes.