Cecilia Argüelles

While looking for an empress’s daughter, two long-lost brothers are reunited and must decide if blood is thicker than political alliances.

San Juan: Beyond the Walls explores the 500-year history of Puerto Rico's capital city, from its origins in Caparra and to the many invasions down the centuries. Told through the recreation of key events, archival materials and commentary by historians and researchers, this documentary provides a glimpse into the decisive episodes and key figures that shaped San Juan into the capital it is today.