A Costa Rican girl decides if she will bring her pet turtle across the U.S. Miami border.

Caracol Cruzando PBS Short Film Festival

Premiered May 04, 2018
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Caracol Cruzando

Caracol Cruzando is an animated short story about Anais, a young Costa Rican girl who faces the hardest decision she's ever had to make: should she sneak her best friend and pet turtle, Tiku, with her across the U.S. Miami border, or should she leave him behind? Anais' relationship fantastical world helps her build the necessary courage to make this heart wrenching decision.

About the Program

PBS Short Film Festival

The PBS Short Film Festival continues to elevate the reach and visibility of independent films and filmmakers from across the country. For thirteen years, the festival has showcased films about love, acceptance, family, strength, equality, friendship, loyalty and much more. The 2024 festival highlights “Story Time” as we celebrate the art of short form storytelling.

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