The Best Friend

Director: Allan Deberton, 93 min, Brazil

After a crisis with his boyfriend Martin, Lucas (Vinícius Teixeira), an architect searching for answers, travels alone to the idyllic beach of Canoa Quebrada in Ceará, Brazil. There, he reconnects with Felipe (Gabriel Fuentes), a former college classmate who now works as a tour guide. Their reunion stirs up long-buried feelings and forces Lucas to face a dilemma: return to his current relationship or give in to a passion from the past. Set against a vibrant backdrop and soundtracked by hits from the ’80s and ’90s, the film is a celebration of love, self-discovery, and the beauty of Brazil’s northeastern coast. California Premiere!