Rafaela
Synopsis
Young girl from the Dominican slums, parents drug addicts; she dreams about living somewhere else. She becomes the leader of a criminal gang; bullied for being a woman they consider transgender; Mario, a drug dealer, tries to force her to work for him. When he wins her confidence, leaves her pregnant and steals her loot, things change very quickly for Rafaela. Betrayed, she'll do whatever it takes to get revenge, avoid the police and get away before her baby is born.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
IFFI 52
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tito Rodríguez
- Screenplay & Story
- Cristian Mojica
- Original Title
- Rafaela
- Country of Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Destiny's Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tito Rodríguez
Cristian Mojica
Bejike Mota
Ramon Alfonso Peña
Department Leadership Roster
Tito Rodríguez
Director
Bejike Mota
Director of Photography
Cristian Mojica
Screenplay
Ramon Alfonso Peña
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rafaela
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rafaela about?
Young girl from the Dominican slums, parents drug addicts; she dreams about living somewhere else. She becomes the leader of a criminal gang; bullied for being a woman they consider transgender; Mario, a drug dealer, tries to force her to work for him. When he wins her confidence, leaves her pregnant and steals her loot, things change very quickly for Rafaela. Betrayed, she'll do whatever it takes to get revenge, avoid the police and get away before her baby is born.
Who directed Rafaela?
Rafaela was directed by Tito Rodríguez.
Who stars in Rafaela?
The principal cast of Rafaela includes Judith Rodriguez Perez, Manuel Raposo, Esmailyn Morel, Luinis Olaverria, Gerardo Mercedes.
When was Rafaela released and how long is it?
Rafaela was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.