Director : Julián Hernández
Cast : Israel Alva, Baltimore Beltran, Jere Caelum
Mexico / 2024 / 136 mins / Romance, Drama, Gay
In Spanish with English subtitles
* Hong Kong Premiere
* Official Selection: Frameline – San Francisco LGBTQ Film Festival, Guadalajara International Film Festival
8/9/2024 (Sun) 7:20pm – PREMIERE ELEMENTS (PE)
10/9/2024 (Tue) 7:20pm – Broadway Cinematheque (BC)
Synopsis
Orlando and Marco, two young men in Mexico City, meet by chance and fall in love. Orlando dreams of becoming a dancer while Marco aspires to graduate from nursing school. Together they navigate a hostile world facing numerous challenges. In each other’s embrace with their intertwined bodies and synchronised souls, they find solace and strength. This deep connection enables them to confront the DEMONS AT DAWN — the difficulties and adversity they encounter. As the darkness of night gives way to day Orlando and Marco’s enduring bond empowers them to overcome the obstacles in their path. Directed by Julián Hernández, acclaimed for I AM HAPPINESS ON EARTH and BROKEN SKY, this film beautifully captures their poignant journey.
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