Feriado

Description

In a time of turmoil for Ecuador, Juan Pablo, 16, travels to the family hacienda in the Andes, where his uncle, facing a corruption scandal, has taken refuge with his wife and teenage children. There he meets Juano, 17, an enigmatic, self-assured black-metal fan from the nearby pueblo, who opens his eyes to a new, liberating universe. As his country and family is heading for the abyss, the two boys budding friendship develops into a fragile romance and Juan Pablo is forced to define himself against his chaotic surroundings.

Runtime

83 minutes

Subjects

Geography

Genre

Database

Alexander Street

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