Rafaela (2021): Cast
Rafaela is a 2021 action thriller directed by Tito Rodríguez, starring Judith Rodriguez Perez as Rafaela, Manuel Raposo and Gerardo Mercedes. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Tito Rodríguez
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Destiny's Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rafaela About?
The premise of Rafaela without spoilers.
A young woman growing up in the Dominican slums faces hardship as her parents struggle with drug addiction. Driven by dreams of a better life, she rises to become the leader of a criminal gang, confronting prejudice and bullying due to her gender identity. Her life takes a dramatic turn when a drug dealer, Mario, betrays her trust, leaving her pregnant and stealing her money. Seeking revenge and determined to protect her unborn child, Rafaela must evade the police while navigating a dangerous world.
Rafaela Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female gang leader
- poverty
- tomboy
- slum
- street gang
- abusive stepfather
- gender equality
- social justice
- drugs
- adult actress playing teenage girl
- hiding money
- city dump
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- scavenger
- beatdown
- armed robbery
- robbery
- female drug addict
- domestic violence
- victim of domestic violence
- landfill scavenger
- beating a child
- injured child
- drug dealer
- drug lord
- motor scooter
- stepfather stepdaughter relationship
- stepfather
- stabbing
- shot in the back
- juvenile delinquent
- gang
- mother daughter relationship
- abortion clinic
- positive pregnancy test
- giving birth
- chased by the police
- sex standing up
- cowgirl sex position
- drive by shooting
- bribing a cop
- lap dance
- hiding a pregnancy
- reference to robocop
- reference to stephen curry
- gay slur
- homophobic slur
- gang hideout
- car theft
- shootout
- vomiting
Rafaela Cast & Characters
Judith Rodriguez Perez leads the cast as Rafaela, with Manuel Raposo as Mario El Mago and Gerardo Mercedes as Joselo. Directed by Tito Rodríguez; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tito Rodríguez
- Judith Rodriguez Perez as Rafaela
- Manuel Raposo as Mario El Mago
- Gerardo Mercedes as Joselo
- Esmailyn Morel as Carlo
Also Starring in Rafaela
· 1 more- Luinis Olaverria El Súper
More from Tito Rodríguez
More films directed by Tito Rodríguez: La Grande and La familia Reyna.
Rafaela Also Known As
Also known as “Rafael[a]”.
- Also known as
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- Rafael[a]
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Rafaela FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rafaela, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rafaela?
Rafaela runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Rafaela released?
Rafaela was released on November 20, 2021.
Who directed Rafaela?
Rafaela was directed by Tito Rodríguez.
More films by Tito Rodríguez Who is in the cast of Rafaela?
Rafaela stars Judith Rodriguez Perez as Rafaela, Manuel Raposo as Mario El Mago and Gerardo Mercedes as Joselo, among 5 credited actors.
Does Rafaela have a post-credit scene?
No. Rafaela has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Rafaela in?
The original language of Rafaela is Spanish.
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