Sirenas
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| Directed by | Nelson “Koko” Castillo |
| Written by | Nelson “Koko” Castillo |
| Starring | Lucy Bacigalupo |
| Cinematography | Rafael Gutiérrez |
| Music by | Estanis Mogollón |
Production companies | Strategy Star Films |
| Distributed by | Star Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Sirenas is a 2025 Peruvian thriller drama film written and directed by Nelson “Koko” Castillo.[1] It stars Lucy Bacigalupo accompanied by Diva Rivera, Estelita Ochoa, Cielo Lozano, and Jazmín Martínez.[2]
Synopsis
In Iquitos' oldest brothel, La Chuchupe's farewell party is shattered when a sex worker from the nightclub is found dead. From that moment on, the tension turns everyone into a suspect and exposes lives marked by poverty and inequality in the region.[3]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[4]
- Lucy Bacigalupo as 'La Chuchupe'
- Diva Rivera as Estrella
- Estelita Ochoa
- Cielo Lozano
- Jazmín Martínez
- Luis Rosadio as 'Chino Chuy'
- Dialy Freitas as Lula
- Kevin Mejía as Willy
Financing
The film won the 2024 National Film Development Incentive Award, exclusive to the regions, granted by the Ministry of Culture for filming.[5]
Release
The film premiered on December 4, 2025, in Peruvian theaters.[6]
Box office
On its first day in theaters, it drew 650 viewers,[7] ending its first weekend with a total of 2000 viewers.[8]
References
- ^ Narciso, Sandi (2025-11-28). ""Sirenas" llega a los cines: ¿Qué problema social aborda la cinta de Nelson "Koko" Castillo? | VIDEO". CCL Conectados. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
- ^ Carrión, Sandy (2025-11-26). "'Sirenas', película inspirada en el burdel más antiguo de Iquitos, llega a los cines peruanos". La República (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-12-21.
- ^ A. Galván, Leslie (2025-12-12). "Películas peruanas 2025: lista completa de los estrenos nacionales". El Comercio (in Spanish). ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
- ^ A. Galván, Leslie (2025-12-11). ""No quería generar ni vender morbo": habla el director de "Sirenas", película sobre prostitución en Iquitos". El Comercio (in Spanish). ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
- ^ Morocho, Ana (2025-11-22). "'Sirenas', la película amazónica premiada por el Ministerio de Cultura, llega a los cines". Infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2025-12-21.
- ^ "'Sirenas': película peruana llega a los cines este 4 de diciembre". Perú 21 (in Spanish). 2025-11-26. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
- ^ Calderón, Maykoll. "#TaquillaPerú La nacional 🇵🇪 "Sirenas" arrancó con apenas 650 espectadores en sus 22 salas". Twitter (Now X).
- ^ Calderón, Maykoll. "#TaquillaPerú La nacional 🇵🇪 "Sirenas" llevó apenas 2 mil espectadores en su fin de semana de estreno". Twitter (Now X).