Cine Latino: The Newcomers

An exhilarating adventure for young audiences, The Newcomers follows Tiana, a girl forced to flee her home after toxic pollution devastates the Highlands. Arriving in a small town with her family, she entrusts her beloved dog, Nube, to the care of two local brothers, Mateo and Tomás. When the contamination spreads to their new home, poisoning the rivers and threatening everyone’s future, the three friends—joined by a fearless teenager who knows the terrain—embark on a dangerous quest to uncover the true source of the disaster.

Along the way, they face hidden dangers, forge unexpected friendships, and discover that courage can come from the most unlikely places. Based on Laura Santullo’s acclaimed novel They Came with the Wind, The Newcomers is a coming-of-age adventure about friendship, resilience, and the universal right to belong.

Content Warnings/Age Recommendations

Contains mature language and implied animal violence. This film is recommended for ages 8 and older.

Themes

There is an unethical and harmful scheme taking place in the community, but those warning about it are ignored. Three children take it upon themselves to prove what is happening. What are examples in today’s world of young people taking initiative to address a community problem?

Accessibility

Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!

Transportation

If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.

Additional Media

Here is a trailer: