By Your Side

A scrappy, heartfelt underdog story that lingers on sweat, hope and a fading neighborhood, more quietly moving than flashy.

Directed by

Cristiano Regina

Starring

Samuel Fabbri, Adrialis Gomes, Haiffer Borjes Torres

Overview

In a tough Havana neighborhood, Italian Samuel Fabbri's boxing gym offers a safe haven to keep kids off the streets. Teenagers like Haiffer and Adrialis are encouraged to dream big, both inside and outside the ring. This vibrant yet dilapidated space reflects the tensions of Cuba as the team prepares for a crucial match against a more modern gym, which could either revive their fortunes or spell the end of Samuel's twenty-year fight.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Found family, coming-of-age, ambition, class

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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