The River Between Us (2024)
A coming-of-age story about two boys, one Dominican and one Haitian, accidentally meeting and becoming the friends they never knew they could have, at least not this way. After a young Haitian boy, Ducan, crosses a border river into the Dominican Republic to retrieve his father's hard-earned money from a farm, he bumps into a very timid boy named Elias. Even though hostile at first, Elias grows to understand the boy's circumstances and agrees to show Ducan the way. After encountering numerous risks, such as hometown bullies and even guards, they develop a sense of care and look out for one another. Once the sun sets and they've retrieved their money, they say their farewells. They know that this goodbye will not be forever. It only takes one person and a day for your whole life to change forever.
Cast
- Francis Ramirez - Elias
- Bernardo Celestino - Ducan
Screenplay
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
farm, river, border, male friendship, coming of age, haitian, dominican, bullies, dominican haitian relations, guards
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The River Between Us about?
- A coming-of-age story about two boys, one Dominican and one Haitian, accidentally meeting and becoming the friends they never knew they could have, at least not this way. After a young Haitian boy, Ducan, crosses a border river into the Dominican Republic to retrieve his father's hard-earned money from a farm, he bumps into a very timid boy named Elias. Even though hostile at first, Elias grows to understand the boy's circumstances and agrees to show Ducan the way. After encountering numerous risks, such as hometown bullies and even guards, they develop a sense of care and look out for one another. Once the sun sets and they've retrieved their money, they say their farewells. They know that this goodbye will not be forever. It only takes one person and a day for your whole life to change forever.
- Who directed The River Between Us?
- The River Between Us was directed by Sophia Lafaurie-Muñoz.
- Who stars in The River Between Us?
- The River Between Us stars Francis Ramirez, Bernardo Celestino.
- How long is The River Between Us?
- The River Between Us has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is The River Between Us?
- The River Between Us is a Drama film.
- What are the themes of The River Between Us?
- The themes of The River Between Us include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.