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Sirenas
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNelson “Koko” Castillo
Written byNelson “Koko” Castillo
StarringLucy Bacigalupo
CinematographyRafael Gutiérrez
Music byEstanis Mogollón
Production
companies
Strategy
Star Films
Distributed byStar Films
Release date
  • December 4, 2025 (2025-12-04)
Running time
117 minutes
CountryPeru
LanguageSpanish

Sirenas is a 2025 Peruvian thriller drama film written and directed by Nelson “Koko” Castillo.[1] It stars Lucy Bacigalupo accompanied by Diva Rivera, Estelita Ochoa, Cielo Lozano, and Jazmín Martínez.[2]

Synopsis

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In Iquitos' oldest brothel, La Chuchupe's farewell party is shattered when a sex worker from the nightclub is found dead. From that moment on, the tension turns everyone into a suspect and exposes lives marked by poverty and inequality in the region.[3]

Cast

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The actors participating in this film are:[4]

  • Lucy Bacigalupo as 'La Chuchupe'
  • Diva Rivera as Estrella
  • Estelita Ochoa
  • Cielo Lozano
  • Jazmín Martínez
  • Luis Rosadio as 'Chino Chuy'
  • Dialy Freitas as Lula
  • Kevin Mejía as Willy

Financing

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The film won the 2024 National Film Development Incentive Award, exclusive to the regions, granted by the Ministry of Culture for filming.[5]

Release

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The film premiered on December 4, 2025, in Peruvian theaters.[6]

Box office

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On its first day in theaters, it drew 650 viewers,[7] ending its first weekend with a total of 2000 viewers.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Narciso, Sandi (2025-11-28). ""Sirenas" llega a los cines: ¿Qué problema social aborda la cinta de Nelson "Koko" Castillo? | VIDEO". CCL Conectados. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  2. ^ Carrión, Sandy (2025-11-26). "'Sirenas', película inspirada en el burdel más antiguo de Iquitos, llega a los cines peruanos". La República (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  3. ^ A. Galván, Leslie (2025-12-12). "Películas peruanas 2025: lista completa de los estrenos nacionales". El Comercio (in Spanish). ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  4. ^ A. Galván, Leslie (2025-12-11). ""No quería generar ni vender morbo": habla el director de "Sirenas", película sobre prostitución en Iquitos". El Comercio (in Spanish). ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  5. ^ Morocho, Ana (2025-11-22). "'Sirenas', la película amazónica premiada por el Ministerio de Cultura, llega a los cines". Infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  6. ^ "'Sirenas': película peruana llega a los cines este 4 de diciembre". Perú 21 (in Spanish). 2025-11-26. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  7. ^ Calderón, Maykoll. "#TaquillaPerú La nacional 🇵🇪 "Sirenas" arrancó con apenas 650 espectadores en sus 22 salas". Twitter (Now X).
  8. ^ Calderón, Maykoll. "#TaquillaPerú La nacional 🇵🇪 "Sirenas" llevó apenas 2 mil espectadores en su fin de semana de estreno". Twitter (Now X).
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