Movie

Malecón

2025 · 93 min

A somber, emotionally charged drama that immerses you in a world of hardship and difficult choices, with a glimmer of hope.

Tagline: Friendship, love and acceptance
Overview: After a tragic incident in which he kills his abusive stepfather, Elvis is sent to prison and separated from his childhood sweetheart, Yuli. Once released he is dragged into the sordid world of prostitution in Cuba and faces a critical decision: fight to win back Yuli's love or flee to the United States and start a new life.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, survival, redemption, guilt
Content: Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
survival
redemption
guilt
freedom
Places: big city
prison
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong