The Fisherman's Daughter

The Fisherman's Daughter
Dominican theatrical release poster
SpanishLa estrategia del mero
Directed byEdgar Alberto De Luque Jácome
Written byEdgar Alberto De Luque Jácome
Produced byAnnabelle Mullen
StarringRoamir Pineda
Nathalia Rincón
CinematographyRafael González
Edited byKaren Akerman
Nicolás Herran
Ricardo Pretti
Music byRudah Guedes
Pedro Sodré
Production
companies
Belle Films
Bubbles Project
Kromaki
Larimar Films
Séptima Films
Release dates
  • November 16, 2023 (2023-11-16) (PÖFF)
  • June 26, 2025 (2025-06-26) (Colombia)
  • September 4, 2025 (2025-09-04) (Dominican Republic)
Running time
80 minutes
CountriesColombia
Dominican Republic
Brazil
Puerto Rico
LanguageSpanish

The Fisherman's Daughter (Spanish: La estrategia del mero, lit. 'The grouper fish strategy') is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Edgar Alberto De Luque Jácome in his directorial debut.[1] It is about the reunion between a fishing father and his transgender daughter.[2] The cast made up of Roamir Pineda, Nathalia Rincón, Modesto Lacén, Erick Rodríguez Vásquez and Angela Bernal.[3]

It is a co-production between Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Brazil and Puerto Rico.[4]

Synopsis

Samuel, a traditional fisherman who lungfishes for grouper, reunites with his son, Priscila, who returns home as a transgender woman and seeks refuge after being framed for murder.[5]

Cast

  • Roamir Pineda as Samuel
  • Nathalia Rincón as Priscila
  • Modesto Lacén as Rula
  • Erick Rodríguez Vásquez
  • Jesús Romero as Miguelito
  • Roosevel Gonzalez as Ruperto
  • Angela Bernal
  • Henry Barrios as Grimaldo

Production

The film was scheduled to be shot in Puerto Rico, but Donald Trump's first presidency, Hurricane Maria, and the subsequent COVID-19 pandemic delayed filming for more than a year.[5][6] In the end, principal photography took place in Colombia, with underwater scenes filmed in the Dominican Republic.[6][7][8]

Release

The Fisherman's Daughter had its world premiere on November 16, 2023, at the 27th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in the First Feature Competition section,[9] then was screened on November 9, 2024, at the 13th Dominican Film Festival in New York,[10] and on June 28, 2025, at the 25th Cuenca International Film Festival.[11]

The film was released commercially on June 16, 2025, in Colombian theaters,[12] and on September 4, 2025, in Dominican theaters.[13]

Accolades

Award / Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 19 November 2023 First Feature Competition - Best Film Award The Fisherman's Daughter Nominated [14][15][16]
Dominican Film Festival in New York 13 November 2024 Best Feature Film Nominated [17][18]
Best Actor Roamir Pineda Won
Havana Film Festival 13 December 2024 Best Fiction Feature Film The Fisherman's Daughter Nominated [19][20]
Best Unpublished Screenplay Edgar Alberto De Luque Jácome Won
La Silla Awards 19 June 2025 Best First Feature The Fisherman's Daughter Won [21][22]
Cuenca Film Festival 30 June 2025 Best Fiction Won [23]

References

  1. ^ "'La estrategia del mero', ópera prima que evidencia la diversidad, aceptación y el amor". Zona Cero.
  2. ^ "La estrategia del mero". Proimágenes Colombia (in Spanish). 2023-10-20. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  3. ^ Poveda, Alejandro. "Tradición, prejuicio y perdón: 'La estrategia del mero' se estrena en Colombia". LAUD. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  4. ^ Rodríguez, Sulay (2025-09-03). "Película La Estrategia del Mero se estrena en RD con función especial". RDE Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  5. ^ a b ""La estrategia del mero": Cuando tu hijo vuelve como mujer trans". Noticine.com. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  6. ^ a b Bedoya, Ricardo (2025-06-27). "Las relaciones familiares, la diversidad, la aceptación y el amor en "La Estrategia del Mero"". Caracol Radio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  7. ^ ""La Estrategia del Mero fue un reto mágico": entrevista con Erick Rodríguez Vásquez". Cine Dominicano (in Spanish). 2025-09-08. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  8. ^ ""La estrategia del mero": Una historia de reconciliación y valentía llega a RD en coproducción con Larimar Films" (in Spanish). 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  9. ^ Lyng, Eoghan (2023-11-16). "The Fisherman's Daughter (La Estrategia del Mero)". DMovies. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  10. ^ "2024 Program". Dominican Film Festival In NYC. Archived from the original on 2025-03-21. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  11. ^ Herembás, Patricia. "Cuenca acoge Festival Internacional de Cine 2025". Diario El Mercurio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  12. ^ Díaz, María (2025-06-16). "Una hija, un padre y un mar que no olvida: este mes se estrenará la película 'La estrategia del mero'". El Tiempo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  13. ^ Rodríguez, Taina (2025-09-03). "La Estrategia del Mero: estreno en República Dominicana". Cineate (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  14. ^ "Proyectos y películas de la región se presentan al mundo en Tallin". LatAm cinema. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  15. ^ "First Feature Competition lineup released". Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  16. ^ "GALLERY I PÖFF announces the winners". Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  17. ^ Rodríguez, Taina (2024-11-02). "Dominican Film Festival in New York 2024". Cineate (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  18. ^ "13 años celebrando el cine dominicano: Ganadores del Dominican Film Festival". Cine Dominicano (in Spanish). 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  19. ^ "El viaje de aceptación de "La Estrategia del Mero" llega a Colombia". Revista Whats Up. 2025-06-15. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  20. ^ "Argentina y Colombia triunfan en el 45 Festival de Cine de La Habana". Revista Cine Cubano (in Spanish). 2024-12-16. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  21. ^ "Todos los nominados a la décima edición de Premios La Silla". Listin Diario (in Spanish). 2024-06-07. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  22. ^ "Lista completa de ganadores de Premios La Silla 2024". Diario Libre (in Spanish). 2024-06-20. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  23. ^ ""La Estrategia del Mero": Un viaje cinematográfico que conquista fronteras y llega a cines dominicanos". RC Noticias (in Spanish). 2025-07-08. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
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