In 1819, a Spanish nobleman, a Chinese weaver, and a deserter from the Haitian army struggle to set up silk production on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola in the face of an impenetrable jungle and the depredations of rapacious French and Spanish colonists.

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“conjures a vivid and haunting portrait of the colonial Caribbean.” - Variety

“delivers an emotionally charged, politically resonant tale that surprises with its intimacy and insight” - Toronto International Film Festival

Winner of the Biarritz Award, The Special Jury Prize, and the French Critics Award at September’s Biarritz Film Festival.

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This screening is part of the Cleveland International Film Festival.

Tickets are $19.50. Some films will sell out. So purchase tickets on line here as soon as possible.

It is IMPORTANT to note that ticket-holders MUST BE ON LINE OUTSIDE THE THEATER AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE FILM to guarantee a seat. Those arriving later may be denied admission even though they have tickets. It’s really best to be on line 30 minutes before the film.

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2:20 MOVIE at Cedar Lee Theater, 2163 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights – NOTE: you MUST be in line for the movie by 2:05

After the Movie EATS/DISCUSSION: Stone Oven, 2267 Lee Road, a short walk two blocks south of the theater on the same side of Lee. Sandwiches, salads and soup. Click here for the menu

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