Yankeeland
“What are you willing to do to go back home?”
Synopsis
Broke and desperate, a young Puerto Rican living in the U.S. reluctantly joins an underground dominoes game to fund his journey back to the island. His older brother, however, is planning a violent backup plan in case they lose.
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Yankeeland | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-30
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Premiered at the Athens Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel Nieves Mercado
- Screenplay & Story
- Miguel Nieves Mercado
- Original Score
- Javier O’Malley
- Original Title
- Yankeeland
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Zonda Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Nieves Mercado
Miguel Nieves Mercado
Javier O’Malley
Jerónimo Geldart
Miguel Nieves Mercado, Grace Clancy
Miguel Nieves Mercado, Paloma Castrillo, Luis Sánchez, Jerónimo Geldart
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Nieves Mercado
Writer
Miguel Nieves Mercado
Director
Miguel Nieves Mercado
Producer
Miguel Nieves Mercado
Editor
Paloma Castrillo
Producer
Luis Sánchez
Producer
Jerónimo Geldart
Director of Photography
Jerónimo Geldart
Producer
Grace Clancy
Editor
Sidra Sundberg
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yankeeland
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What is Yankeeland about?
Broke and desperate, a young Puerto Rican living in the U.S. reluctantly joins an underground dominoes game to fund his journey back to the island. His older brother, however, is planning a violent backup plan in case they lose.
Who directed Yankeeland?
Yankeeland was directed by Miguel Nieves Mercado.
Who stars in Yankeeland?
The principal cast of Yankeeland includes André Lazarus, Cruz Paxton, Jacobite McFee, Denzel Montalvo.
When was Yankeeland released and how long is it?
Yankeeland was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Yankeeland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yankeeland was composed by Javier O’Malley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Yankeeland?
Yankeeland holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).