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23 Hours

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When engineer Manolo uncovers a mysterious medallion at an archaeological site once believed to be an ancient Taíno village, he’s catapulted into alternate realities of Puerto Rico. Guided by Lorena, a gatekeeper who safeguards the integrity of these parallel worlds, Manolo learns the artifact is one of four objects needed to return him home.

The film delves deep into Puerto Rican folklore—drawing on Taíno heritage, ancestral rituals, and indigenous cosmologies—to create surreal yet culturally rooted environments. These alternate realities both celebrate and warn of the fragility of Taino culture, especially when modern development is a threat.

Through sci-fi adventure infused with local legends, vibrant folk beliefs, and the haunting presence of Taíno petroglyphs and ceremonial spaces, "23 Horas" offers a layered exploration of cultural preservation.

Blending comedy, road movie, and speculative fantasy, "23 Hours" is a richly imaginative tribute to identity, folklore, and homeland.

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