Caribe (2004 film)

Caribe is a 2004 Spanish-language thriller film directed by Esteban Ramírez. The film is a Costa Rican production and stars Jorge Perugorría, Cuca Escribar, and Maya Zapata.

The plot revolves around the story of a Cuban botanist who travels to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica to study medicinal plants. He becomes entangled in a dangerous situation involving drug trafficking and environmental exploitation, forcing him to confront moral dilemmas and fight for survival.

Caribe explores themes of environmentalism, corruption, and the clash between tradition and modernity in a tropical setting. The film received generally positive reviews for its cinematography, acting performances, and social commentary. It was also notable for its portrayal of the Caribbean region of Costa Rica and its cultural diversity. The film was submitted as Costa Rica's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 77th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.