Motel Paraiso
Mar 11, 2026
Director
Jose Eduardo CastillaOverview
In a coastal town on the Gulf of Mexico lives the insubordinate Daniel, the owner of a small motel. We get to know him through his grandson’s eyes, who decides to use the very same VHS camera that Daniel once used to record him as a child. Through this role reversal, the camera documents Daniel’s daily life as a motel owner in a candid, effortless, yet humorous manner, gradually unveiling his larger-than-life personality and his somewhat tumultuous relationship with his wife, Lourdes.
Cast of Motel Paraiso
Crew of Motel Paraiso
About Motel Paraiso
What is Motel Paraiso about?
In a coastal town on the Gulf of Mexico lives the insubordinate Daniel, the owner of a small motel. We get to know him through his grandson’s eyes, who decides to use the very same VHS camera that Daniel once used to record him as a child. Through this role reversal, the camera documents Daniel’s daily life as a motel owner in a candid, effortless, yet humorous manner, gradually unveiling his…
When was Motel Paraiso released?
Motel Paraiso was released on March 11, 2026.
Who directed Motel Paraiso?
Motel Paraiso was directed by Jose Eduardo Castilla.
Who is in the cast of Motel Paraiso?
The cast of Motel Paraiso includes Daniel Ponce San Román (El Awelo) and Lourdes Toledo (La Awela).