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Perla

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Perla (2026) is a Puerto Rican drama featuring Carlos Ponce as Vicente Espinel, a declining folk musician who clashes with a successful reggaeton star, played by Zuleyka Rivera. Directed by David Norris, this musical drama focuses on themes of love, guilt, and second chances.

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Jonathan Santos Primera Hora Jul 3, 2026
2.5/5
"So the weaknesses of this film do not come from that side of the production; rather, its problem lies with an uneven script and a story that is unclear about its priorities." [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Fico Cangiano CineXpress Feb 12, 2026
2.5/5
Good production values go by the wayside thanks to a weak screenplay that tries to do a lot, but ends up doing nothing. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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jesse v 2 days ago all your favorite boricua stereotypes are here: - boomer who loved singing with guitar is jealous of new age reggaeton woman singer - flashbacks to when Puerto rico was more vibrant - the ocean and chickens - abusive relationships to where the men are always the aggressors - family parties where one of the old folks becomes too drunk - strippers and alcohol and some nudity - lack of emotional communication throughout generations - sexism and family abandonment - lack of color grading on a film See more Read all reviews
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David Norris

Director

Carlos Ponce

Vicente Espinel

Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza

Actor

Paz Vega

Actor

Hermes Croatto

Actor

Yamil Urena

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Movie Info

Synopsis Perla (2026) is a Puerto Rican drama featuring Carlos Ponce as Vicente Espinel, a declining folk musician who clashes with a successful reggaeton star, played by Zuleyka Rivera. Directed by David Norris, this musical drama focuses on themes of love, guilt, and second chances.
Director
David Norris
Producer
Yamara Rodríguez, Joel Iván Rivera
Screenwriter
David Norris, Jorge González
Distributor
Moon Entertainment
Production Co
H Communications, Island Hub Productions, Desment Studios
Genre
Drama, Music
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 9, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 41m
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