The Vessel (2016)

Ten years after a tsunami destroyed a small-town elementary school with all the children inside, a young man builds a mysterious structure out of the school's remains, setting the town aflame with passions long forgotten.

Director:

Julio Quintana

Writer:

Julio Quintana

Stars:

Lucas Quintana, Martin Sheen, Jacqueline Duprey

Cast

Cast overview:
Lucas Quintana	...	Leo
Martin Sheen	...	Father Douglas
Jacqueline Duprey	...	Fidelia
Aris Mejias	...	Soraya
Hiram Delgado	...	Gabriel
Jorge Luis Ramos	...	Pedro
Marian Pabon	...	Rosita
Elia Enid Cadilla	...	Concha
Sunshine Logroño	...	Oscar
Julio Ramos Velez	...	Bigo
Leslie Van Zandt	...	Ingrid
Marisé Álvarez	...	Mariela (as Marisé Alvarez)
Leonardo Castro	...	Primo
Eugenio Monclova	...	Deacon José

Storyline

Ten years after a tsunami destroyed a small-town elementary school with all the children inside, a young man builds a mysterious structure out of the school's remains, setting the town aflame with passions long forgotten.

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Plot Keywords:

tsunami | drowning | independent film | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some partial nudity/sensuality and thematic elements

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filmed for the most part in La Perla in San Juan, Puerto Rico. La Perla is a famous ghetto with beautiful views in historic Old San Juan.

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Goofs

When Leo's Mother is tapping on her plate with a fork while they are eating dinner, Leo gives her more corn. After every camera view change, the amount of corn on her plate changes.

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Quotes

Father Douglas: All my life I've believed in miracles. Now I think a miracle is just a tragedy narrowly avoided by chance.

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Soundtracks

Seguiré Esperando
Written by Salome Gutierrez, R.
Performed by Lydia Mendoza
Courtesy of D.L.B. Records
Published by San Antonio Music Publishers, Inc.

User Reviews

Art house film that raises serious religious questions

Full disclosure ... This is my first IMDb review. I'm just trying to do my part to help promote this little known film. I attend the same church as the parents of the director, but I do not know them.

If you like all the recent superhero flicks, or you like Michael Bay films, then this movie is not for you. This movie causes you to feel sadness in a way that is painful, yet worthwhile. There are many moments of silence, broken only by the sounds of the sea. The key religious question is: Why do bad things happen to good people? This movie explores that question, yet does not beat you over the head with any answers. If this seems appealing to you, then please see this film, and send your friends to see it too.

Details

Country:

Puerto Rico USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

16 September 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Vessel

Filming Locations:

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Territory Pictures, P&R Productions, Rockafellow Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

D-Cinema 48kHz 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2:1