In one single take, a pair of siblings talk about racism, transphobia, past lives and, somehow, also fit in a driving lesson.
Director: Hansel Porras Garcia
Runtime: 85
Fest Year: 2026
Cuban immigrant Frank and his sister Fanny reunite in Miami after living apart for 20 years. They head to a nearby park, where Frank teaches Fanny how to drive. Over the course of the afternoon, they spend time together and reflect on their years apart. In this experimental film shot in a single take, filmmaker Hansel Porras Garcia creates a poignant and riveting work that explores memory and empathy from the viewpoint of those who have sacrificed family, love, and connection trying to build a life for themselves in the U.S. The pair debate politics, gender identity, religion, relationships, family, and loss—sharing uncomfortable truths and displaying extraordinary vulnerability. Tropical Park serves as a testament to the peace found in acceptance. (MS)