La Casa De Luz is a narrative feature currently in development at Botánica Pictures. Set in present day Puerto Rico, the film follows three generations of women as they embark on a journey of hardship, healing and reconciliation. Our story centers Afro Puerto Rican characters and the community care practices and rituals, passed down from one generation to the next, that have helped them not only to survive but thrive.

Project Synopsis:

Lucy returns to Puerto Rico to care for her grandmother, who suffers from late-stage dementia, but her world is turned upside down when Abuela’s unexpected mental clarity reveals her time is limited. An emotional road trip ensues with Abuela, and Lucy’s estranged mother, Teresa, unraveling buried tensions, and leading Lucy to discover a devastating truth that ultimately forces the women to embark on intertwined journeys of reconciliation, finding solace and unexpected healing along the way.

Lead Organizers: Selina Morales and Alexis C. Garcia