Semillas
Released just last year. Semillas is a drama film. directed by Eliana Niño Oviedo.
Starring Shaira Castro, Álvaro Chaparro, and Andrés Andrade
Synopsis
In Eliana Niño’s poignant and charming feature debut, Shaira, a girl from the eastern plains of Colombia, dreams of participating in a coleo festival (an event similar to a rodeo). But after a recent drought severely damaged the crops, Shaira’s grandfather sells her horse without telling her. One day, he tells Shaira that the reason why some clouds take the shape of animals is that the sky traps them and won’t return them until it rains again. Shaira embarks on a journey to go in search of a special seed that will make the heavens rain again to bring her horse back.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Nino Visual (CO)
- MGC Marketing Producción
- Little Bears (CO)
- HD Cinema Colombia
- Estudio Roco (CO)
- Fondo para el Desarrollo Cinematografico
- Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Semillas about?
In Eliana Niño’s poignant and charming feature debut, Shaira, a girl from the eastern plains of Colombia, dreams of participating in a coleo festival (an event similar to a rodeo). But after a r...
Who directed Semillas?
Semillas was directed by Eliana Niño Oviedo.
How long is Semillas?
Semillas has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Semillas released?
Semillas was released on November 6, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Semillas?
The main cast of Semillas includes Shaira Castro, Álvaro Chaparro, Andrés Andrade, Aroha Hafez, Juan C. Tacoronte.