Sugar Island
Synopsis
An unwanted pregnancy triggers the journey into adulthood for Makenya, a Dominican-Haitian teenager who lives in the Batey, a community surrounded by sugarcane fields.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Málaga Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johanne Gómez Terrero
- Screenplay & Story
- Johanne Gómez Terrero, María Abenia
- Original Score
- Jonay Armas, Gagá de la 30
- Original Title
- Sugar Island
- Country of Origin
- Dominican Republic, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, Haitian; Haitian Creole
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2K
- Production Studios
- Guasábara Cine, Tinglado Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johanne Gómez Terrero
Johanne Gómez Terrero, María Abenia
Jonay Armas, Gagá de la 30
Raúl Barreras
David Baute, Fernando Santos Diaz, Rafael García Albizu, Gabriel Valencia
Department Leadership Roster
Johanne Gómez Terrero
Director
Oliver Rivas
Production Design
Johanne Gómez Terrero
Writer
David Baute
Producer
Raúl Barreras
Editor
Fernando Santos Diaz
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sugar Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sugar Island about?
An unwanted pregnancy triggers the journey into adulthood for Makenya, a Dominican-Haitian teenager who lives in the Batey, a community surrounded by sugarcane fields.
Who directed Sugar Island?
Sugar Island was directed by Johanne Gómez Terrero.
Who stars in Sugar Island?
The principal cast of Sugar Island includes Yelidá Díaz, Ruth Emeterio, Juan Maria Almonte, Génesis Piñeyro, Diógenes Medina.
When was Sugar Island released and how long is it?
Sugar Island was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did Sugar Island make at the box office?
Sugar Island grossed $2K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Sugar Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sugar Island was composed by Jonay Armas, Gagá de la 30.