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Sand Dollars

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2014

On the beaches of Las Terrenas, a young Dominican woman who makes her living charming tourists carries on a complicated relationship with an older European woman, torn between affection, money, and freedom. A tender, understated drama.

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Part of 10 Essential Films from Dominican Republic

This film is stop 9 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Dominican Republic. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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