About Astronauts and Ghosts () is a 2025 magical realism romantic drama film written, produced, co-edited and directed by Luis R. Vera. A joint Paraguayan-Chilean co-production, starring Héctor Silva, Tomás Arredondo and Sofía Netto Barrios, who makes her acting debut.
Synopsis Pedro, a grandfather with a terminal illness, and his granddaughter María face family conflicts alongside José, a delivery worker, in an intimate story that reflects a country’s past and present.
Cast
Héctor Silva as Pedro Tomás Arredondo as José Sofía Netto Barrios as María Raquel Baeza
Production Principal photography lasted 18 days in a single location, ending in late August 2024 in Asunción, Paraguay.
Release The film premiered worldwide on November 15, 2025, at the 40th Ibero-Latin American Film Festival of Trieste, and on November 29 at the 37th Viña del Mar International Film Festival. It was released commercially on December 11, 2025, in Chilean independent theaters.
Accolades Award / FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultIbero-Latin American Film Festival of Trieste17 November 2025Best FilmAbout Astronauts and Ghosts Special Jury Prize References