Under the Same Sun
7.6
1819. A young Spanish heir, a Chinese weaver, and a Haitian deserter struggle to find their place and humanity in the tense cultural crossroads of the colonial Caribbean. They embark on the ambitious endeavor of establishing a silk factory in the very heart of the island of Hispaniola.
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Cast
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David Castillo
Lázaro
Known for
Aída
The Legend of El Cid
Valentina Shen Wu
Mei
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Jean Jean
Baptiste
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Freda
Cecile van Welie
Hermana Cecile
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Carajita
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Toni Regueiro
Vicario
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Where Did I Leave My Keys?
Norbert(a)
Danny Radhames Vasquez Castillo
Gordo
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Suspicious Minds
The Lost City
Victor Ramirez
Felix
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The Feast of the Goat
Entiérrenlo Parao
Augustin Rousseau
General Vincent
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Ulises Porra Director
First release September 11, 2025 · Produced in Dominican Republic, Spain · Languages Chinese, French, Spanish
Production
Wooden Boat Productions
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Alta Isla Films
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Fasten Films
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Muy Buena Films
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Cobalt Films
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Dominican Republic · Spain
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Languages
Original title
Bajo el mismo sol
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Chinese · French · Spanish
Release dates
Canada · September 11, 2025
Premiere
Spain · June 19, 2026
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