Colao (film)

Colao is a 2017 Dominican comedy-drama film directed by Frank Perozo. The film stars Manny Perez as Antonio, a man living in New York City who inherits his grandfather's farm in the Dominican Republic. Feeling disconnected from his heritage and yearning for a simpler life, Antonio decides to move to the countryside and become a "colao" - a coffee farmer.

The film explores themes of cultural identity, family, tradition, and the search for happiness. Antonio's journey is complicated by his lack of experience with farming, the challenges of rural life, and the expectations of the local community. He also encounters romantic interests and must navigate the complexities of interpersonal relationships in his new environment.

Colao was commercially successful in the Dominican Republic and received generally positive reviews for its humor, heartwarming story, and portrayal of Dominican culture. It is considered a feel-good movie that showcases the beauty of the Dominican countryside and the warmth of its people. The film uses a mix of comedic and dramatic elements to tell a relatable story about self-discovery and finding one's place in the world. The term "colao" itself refers to the process of straining coffee after brewing it in a traditional cloth filter, and by extension, it is used to refer to someone who is deeply rooted in Dominican culture.