Parsley (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2022, Parsley is a drama and history film directed by José María Cabral, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1937, near the border between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, a young Haitian woman named Marie is expecting her first child with Frank, her doting Dominican husband. After her mother's burial, she is awakened in the middle of the night by distant screams. The immediate execution of all Haitians on Dominican soil has been ordered — the so-called “Cut” — and what seals a victim’s fate is whether or not they can pronounce "perejil" (parsley). Marie takes off to find Frank in the next town over, with nothing but the clothes on her back.
Who’s in it. Parsley stars Cyndie Lundy as Marie, Ramón Emilio Candelario as Frank Gómez, Gerardo Mercedes as Lorenzo González and Juan Maria Almonte as Demetrio.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Parsley has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parsley page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parsley tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parsley (2022)?
- In GB, Parsley is available to rent or buy from Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Parsley worth watching?
- Parsley holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Parsley?
- Parsley stars Cyndie Lundy, Ramón Emilio Candelario, Gerardo Mercedes and Juan Maria Almonte.
- When was Parsley released?
- Parsley was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.