Synopsis
Eugenio Miranda, a 72-year-old former star soccer player, is locked against his will in a nursing home by his family. Bitter for never having won a trophy, he finds an opportunity to redeem himself in a dance tournament for the elderly. Along with his dance partner Carmen, Eugenio struggles to learn the rhythms of salsa, cumbia and bolero. When Carmen unexpectedly dies on the dance floor, Eugenio makes a radical decision and starts rehearsing with their dance instructor, Daniel, a homosexual man in his 70s. Being close to a gay man bothers Eugenio at first, but he soon realizes that with Daniel, they have a real shot at winning. As Eugenio’s family attempts to keep him out of the competition, Eugenio faces their prejudices and his own, determined to finally lift a trophy.
Technical information
Country / state Costa Rica
Estimated Budget US$ 550,000.00
Amount Raised US$ 30,000.00
Contact ivanporras@gmail.com
Selected project in the BrLab, 2014