Paolo

A quiet, introspective journey of return and reconciliation, carried by emotional restraint and the weight of unspoken family history.

Directed by

Andrea Franco

Overview

Paolo, a young gay Peruvian immigrant who lives in New York, travels back to his native country. After eight years of absence, he now feels ready to face a society that might not accept him, and search for the father who left his family when he was only seven years old.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, family, isolation, sexuality

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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