Salt Crystals

In Salt Crystals, Verónica returns to San Andrés, exploring her roots and identity amid the island's rich history and vibrant community.

In Salt Crystals, the narrative unfolds five hundred miles from the Colombian mainland, where grassroots resistance and a complex history of conquest shape the island of San Andrés. Verónica returns from Mexico City, seeking to understand her roots and the cultural tapestry of her homeland. The island, while part of Colombia, has a unique identity shaped by its proximity to Nicaragua, its colonial past, and the diverse peoples who have settled there over centuries.

San Andrés is not just a picturesque Caribbean destination; it is a place where the legacies of Spanish colonization, Puritan settlement, and the experiences of enslaved individuals intertwine. The island's vibrant history is reflected in its current inhabitants, including Verónica, who grapples with her identity amidst the sunburnt tourists and the island's environmental challenges. As she navigates through her memories and the realities of the island, she begins to uncover the layers of her own story.

Through encounters with locals and the shared experiences of communal meals and discussions about liberation, Verónica comes to a deeper understanding of herself and her connection to San Andrés. Salt Crystals is a poignant exploration of identity, history, and the possibility of a hopeful future, as Verónica learns to embrace the island she thought she knew and the person she is becoming.