Movie

Medley

2026

A quiet, tender coming-of-age story that pulls you into a teenager's inner world as she navigates grief, first love, and the water that holds her memories.

Directed by: Ana Luíza Azevedo
Genres: Drama
Starring: Mel Maia, Guthierry Sotero, Mariana Lima

Overview: Lola (16) is a lonely girl marked by a trauma that has followed her since childhood: the mysterious absence of her father. A talented swimmer with a vast collection of medals, Lola keeps a curious secret, she cannot swim the butterfly stroke. She has a strained relationship with her mother, and after one of their arguments she decides to spend her vacation alone in her uncle's town. There, the teenager's life changes radically she falls in love with Gabriel, makes new friends, and joins the town's struggling swim team. Now, every time Lola is in the water, these new emotions stir memories from her past. On the eve of an important championship, Lola finds herself facing fears and traumas she never expected, including the truth about her father's death.
How it feels: Melancholic, warm, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Grief, coming-of-age, family, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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