Sister & Sister / Las Hijas

Series: Portland Latin American Film Festival

Summer vacation. Two sisters, Marina (17) and Luna (14), travel from Costa Rica to Panama to look for their absent father. While dealing with frictions that arise between them, they find space to explore their desires, new friendships, lovers, and skateboarding, on a journey toward emancipation where they discover the joy of being with one another. An intimate and tender tale of sisterhood in the urban tropics, with a deep and colorful portrayal of teenage life.

Winner of the 2023 Golden Biznaga, Best Iberoamerican Film (Mejor Película Iberoamericana).

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Assistive Listening
Available
Audio description
Not available
Language
Spanish with English subtitles
Wheelchair accessible
Yes
Country of Origin/Production
PANAMÁ - CHILE
Director
Kattia G. Zuñiga
Format
Digital
Runtime
80 minutes
Year
2023
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Showtimes

Monday, October 2