Vamos a la playa (2022)
Release Year: 2022
Alternative Title: Plaja Gidiyoruz, We Go to the Beach
Director: Bettina Blümner
Writer: Bettina Blümner, Daniel Nocke
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Jamila Wenske, Maria Carla del Rio Betancourt
Companies: Achtung Panda!, Marinca Filmes
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: clothed man naked female, cuba, friendship, manatee, road movie, sex tourism, sick father
Story
Three German friends, Benjamin, Judith, and Katharina, embark on a journey to Cuba to search for Katharina's brother Wanja who has gone missing while researching manatees. Initially, their trip begins as an exciting adventure but soon devolves into chaos as they become entangled in a passionate love triangle. The three millennials find themselves navigating a complex web of delusions, genuine emotions, and sexual desires while also dealing with the cultural shock of Cuba.
Summary
Vamos a la playa is a 2022 German-Cuban drama-romance film directed by Bettina Blümner. The movie follows three young Germans as they travel to Cuba in search of one friend who has gone missing while studying manatees. Set against the backdrop of Cuba's vibrant culture and beautiful beaches, 'Vamos a la playa' explores themes of friendship, love triangles, sexual desires, and the consequences of cultural immersion. The film is notable for its raw and honest portrayal of young adults navigating complex relationships amidst an exotic foreign environment.
