Parsley
Perejil
Synopsis
In 1937, near the border between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, a young Haitian woman named Marie is expecting her first child with Frank, her doting Dominican husband. After her mother's burial, she is awakened in the middle of the night by distant screams. The immediate execution of all Haitians on Dominican soil has been ordered — the so-called “Cut” — and what seals a victim’s fate is whether or not they can pronounce "perejil" (parsley). Marie takes off to find Frank in the next town over, with nothing but the clothes on her back.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José María Cabral
- Screenplay & Story
- Arturo Arango, José María Cabral, Joaquin Octavio Gonzalez, Xenia Rivera, Nurielis Duarte
- Original Score
- Jorge Magaz
- Original Title
- Perejil
- Country of Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, Haitian; Haitian Creole
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Tabula Rasa Films, Lantica Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José María Cabral
Arturo Arango, José María Cabral, Joaquin Octavio Gonzalez, Xenia Rivera, Nurielis Duarte
Jorge Magaz
Albert Martínez Martín, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Rafael Elías Muñoz
Department Leadership Roster
Arturo Arango
Screenplay
José María Cabral
Screenplay
Joaquin Octavio Gonzalez
Screenplay
Xenia Rivera
Screenplay
Nurielis Duarte
Screenplay
Rafael Elías Muñoz
Producer
José María Cabral
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parsley
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What is Parsley about?
In 1937, near the border between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, a young Haitian woman named Marie is expecting her first child with Frank, her doting Dominican husband. After her mother's burial, she is awakened in the middle of the night by distant screams. The immediate execution of all Haitians on Dominican soil has been ordered — the so-called “Cut” — and what seals a victim’s fate is whether or not they can pronounce "perejil" (parsley). Marie takes off to find Frank in the next town over, with nothing but the clothes on her back.
Who directed Parsley?
Parsley was directed by José María Cabral.
Who stars in Parsley?
The principal cast of Parsley includes Cyndie Lundy, Ramón Emilio Candelario, Gerardo Mercedes, Juan Maria Almonte.
When was Parsley released and how long is it?
Parsley was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Parsley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Parsley was composed by Jorge Magaz.