Bittersweet
Agridulce
“Young bachateros find their way through music”
Synopsis
A coming-of-age story set in the Dominican Republic, where a group of young aspiring bachata musicians seek answers to love and life through their music. Filmed at the Academia de Bachata, the world's first bachata music school. Featuring maestro Martires de Leon, guitarist and arranger for Romeo Santos.
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Castlemaine Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Pavich
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Pavich
- Original Score
- Jose Villa Castillo, Yerian Castillo, Frandy Direze, Orianny Bonilla
- Original Title
- Agridulce
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Dominican Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Aurora Dominicana, iASO Records
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Pavich
Frank Pavich
Jose Villa Castillo, Yerian Castillo, Frandy Direze, Orianny Bonilla
Fabián Caballero, Pablo Chea
Benjamin de Menil, Donald Rosenfeld, Mónica de Moya
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Pavich
Director
Benjamin de Menil
Producer
Frank Pavich
Writer
Mónica de Moya
Producer
Fabián Caballero
Editor
Pablo Chea
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bittersweet
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What is Bittersweet about?
A coming-of-age story set in the Dominican Republic, where a group of young aspiring bachata musicians seek answers to love and life through their music. Filmed at the Academia de Bachata, the world's first bachata music school. Featuring maestro Martires de Leon, guitarist and arranger for Romeo Santos.
Who directed Bittersweet?
Bittersweet was directed by Frank Pavich.
Who stars in Bittersweet?
The principal cast of Bittersweet includes Edickson García Disla, Frandy Direze, Orianny Bonilla, Yerian Castillo, Mártires De León.
When was Bittersweet released and how long is it?
Bittersweet was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Bittersweet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bittersweet was composed by Jose Villa Castillo, Yerian Castillo, Frandy Direze, Orianny Bonilla.