“Young bachateros find their way through music”
A coming-of-age story set in the Dominican Republic, where a group of young aspiring bachata musicians seek answers to love and life through their music. Filmed at the Academia de Bachata, the world's first bachata music school. Featuring maestro Martires de Leon, guitarist and arranger for Romeo Santos.
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Frank Pavich Director · Pablo Chea Editor Fabián Caballero Editor
United States release March 12, 2026 · Produced in United States, Dominican Republic · Production iASO Records
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Aurora Dominicana
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iASO Records
Production
United States · Dominican Republic
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Original title
Agridulce
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
United States · March 12, 2026
Premiere · SXSW
United States
June 7, 2026 · Premiere · DC Caribbean Film Festival AFI
Australia
June 26, 2026 · Premiere · Castlemaine Documentary Festival
Mexico
April 19, 2026 · Premiere · Guadalajara FICG
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