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Roots

2025-03-28 · 11 min · ★ 10.0

Drama

Mariah, after learning of her mother's death, returns to her native roots in the small house where she was born and encounters memories that give her more clarity about the traumas of her past.

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Production details

Directors
Anabell Silverio, Braulio Urbaez, Hamerling Matos
Production companies
Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD)
Countries
Dominican Republic
Status
Released
Budget
USD 300

Top Cast

Angelica VassalloAngelica VassalloMariah
Robinson EncarnaciónEl Toro
Cristian CalderónHombre (V.O)
Anabell SilverioAnabell SilverioTia de Mariah (V.O)
Patricia CastilloMadre de Mariah (V.O)
Genli PlacenciaMariah Niña (V.O)

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