Cocote 2017
Cocote (2017), a haunting crime drama by visionary Dominican director Nelson Carlo De Los Santos Arias, plunges viewers into the sun-drenched streets of the Dominican Republic where faith and vengeance collide.
Director: Nelson Carlos de los Santos Arias
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cocote (2017) about?
Cocote follows Alberto, a kind and religious gardener who returns home for his father's funeral, only to discover his father was murdered by a local powerbroker. Torn between his devout Christian beliefs and family duty, he faces an impossible choice: honor tradition through violence or defy it to preserve his soul.
Who directed Cocote?
Cocote was directed by Nelson Carlo De Los Santos Arias, a celebrated filmmaker known for his visually poetic and socially resonant storytelling.
Who stars in Cocote?
The film features Vicente Santos as Alberto, alongside standout performances from Yuberbi de la Rosa, José Miguel Fernández, Kalyane Linares, and Enerolisa Núñez.
Is Cocote (2017) worth watching?
Cocote is a deeply atmospheric, visually ravishing drama that challenges viewers with its moral complexity and emotional power. While it's a slow-burn, its authentic portrayal of faith and vengeance makes it a standout in modern Latin American cinema.
How long is Cocote?
Cocote has a runtime of 106 minutes.
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About Cocote (2017) — A Faith-Shattering Drama of Vengeance in the Dominican Republic
Cocote (2017), a haunting crime drama by visionary Dominican director Nelson Carlo De Los Santos Arias, plunges viewers into the sun-drenched streets of the Dominican Republic where faith and vengeance collide. The film follows Alberto, a gentle gardener and devout Evangelical Christian, as he returns home to bury his father only to uncover a dark secret: his father's death was orchestrated by a powerful local figure. Conflicted by his deep religious beliefs and the brutal expectations of family honor, Alberto must navigate a treacherous moral landscape where duty demands justice but piety forbids violence. This visually stunning drama explores themes of tradition versus modernity, the weight of ancestral expectations, and the fragile balance between spiritual conviction and raw human emotion.
As pressure builds from all sides, Alberto grapples with the unthinkable task of avenging his father's murder—a task that challenges his very identity. Cocote (2017) unfolds like a modern fable, blending lyrical cinematography with raw, emotional intensity to create a gripping narrative that lingers long after the credits roll.