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Colonel Rosario is recognized as an exemplary and heroic policeman. When his youngest son Luis commits a violation of the law, both fall prey to contradictions.

First drama film directed by Archie López.

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    • Author: Shezokha
    "Luis" (2017, Dragón Films/Panamericana de Producciones/Producciones Coral) directed by Archie Lopez and stars Axel Mansilla as the main protagonist, Luis alongside Dominican cinema veteran, Alfonso Rodríguez (who had studied cinematic production at the University of California, Irvine). This film is centered on the usage of weed or marijuana, within a dramatic story of there young teenagers .

    Lopez's film tries within the story of Luis, played by Mansilla and his teen circles bring forth a conversation about legalizing marijuana in the Dominican Republic. Luis, a son of national hero, Colonel Rosario, played by Rodríguez who views marijuana as part of the local drug culture and a national problem.

    The story's beginning unfolds with a violent scene of guns and fighting, including a military operative led by Rosario to crack down a known drug leader. Then the film changes its mood to present a tropical scenic life of teen parties, giving an impression of a Dominican privileged life. Lopez uses a lot of color in these scenes to highlight the innocence and sheltered lives of Luis and his friends, with a youthful music soundtrack of electronic dance grooves and reggaton.

    Then after being scolded by his parents for partying and scoring low school grades, Luis sneaks off to buy weed for more partying. Luis with his cousin and family friend get caught by a military sergeant then have to face consequences of his angry father, Rosario and the Dominican legal system. It's an urban drama that ultimately attempts to critique the legal punishment of possessing narcotics and sentencing young privileged Dominicans, being that Luis is Colonel Rosario's son.
  • Credited cast:
    Axel Mansilla Axel Mansilla - Luis
    Alfonso Rodríguez Alfonso Rodríguez - Coronel Rosario
    Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
    Luis Manuel Aguilo Luis Manuel Aguilo - Ministro de Interior y Policía
    Irvin Alberti Irvin Alberti - Pereyra
    Dalisa Alegria Dalisa Alegria - Teniente Anilsa
    Elias Caamaño Perez Elias Caamaño Perez - Capitán Ramírez (as Elías Caamaño)
    Rene Castillo Rene Castillo - Capitán de la prisión
    Miguel Céspedes Miguel Céspedes - Fiscal
    Sergio Echenique Sergio Echenique - Brajim
    Cheddy García Cheddy García - Jueza
    Eddy Herrera Eddy Herrera - Alcaide Méndez
    Ralph Joseph Ralph Joseph - Drug dealer at the party
    Miguel Lendor Miguel Lendor - La Vieja (as Miguel Lendorf)
    Stephany Liriano Stephany Liriano - Chica hookah
    Federico López-Schaper Federico López-Schaper - Fede (as Federico López Schaper)
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