Guava Island

2019 56 min ★ 6.7 Comedy, Thriller, Music

Deni Maroon, a musician and dock worker is determined to pull off a music festival against the interests of the local factory owner.

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Cast

Donald Glover

Deni Maroon

Rihanna

Kofi Novia

Letitia Wright

Yara Love

Nonso Anozie

Red Cargo

Alan Jael Velázquez Abreu

Kito

Renny Arozarena

Butcher

Betiza Bismark

Emani Dune

Michael Ricardo Crespo Cardenas

Deni's Assassin

Barbara Janet Martinez

Shopkeeper Woman

Ayensi Amilgar Jardines Delgado

Dodo

Details

Director

Hiro Murai

Screenplay

Stephen Glover

Tagline

"Explore Paradise"

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Production

New Regency Pictures, Six Point Harness, Mondo Media

Reviews

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tmdb47396461

April 16, 2019

★ 8/10

Charming and poignant, this small, musical tale exudes Donald Glover's artistic integrity.

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The Movie Diorama

January 16, 2020

★ 5/10

Guava Island musically enraptures its tropical aesthetic through severe self-indulgence. Donald Glover’s rhythmically-inclined alter-ego, Childish Gambino, is an inspirational talent. A rare find that cements the credibility of the current generation’s ability to produce harmonious tunes with a political trajectory. His “Awaken, My Love!” studio album infused psychedelic funk with soul and hip-hop...