Under the September Sun
A film about a couple's experiences on Independence Day.
Abel takes his girlfriend Meryem to Quetzaltenango to meet his conservative family during the Guatemalan Independence Day celebrations. While Abel struggles to live up to family expectations, Meryem ventures into the city in search of her idol. With secrets and misunderstandings, the couple faces comical and heartwarming challenges during a night of parades and revelations.
Cast
Joss Porras
Meryem
Gaspar Juarez
Abel
Karla García
Carmen
Michelle Tello
Michi
Rodolfo Espinosa
Chofo Espinosa (El menda)
Melchor Gutierrez
El tío
Jacqueline Camas Mazariegos
La mamá
Arnold Rivera
El hermano grande
Cecilia Menocal
La prima
Sergio Green
El primo gringo
Jimmy Alvarado Cardenas
Dueño de Chocoyos
Andrés Zea
Willy (from Aquí Me Quedo)
Eva Romero
Eva (la misma)
Dharma Morales
Ana Lú
Recepcionista
Videos
Storyline
Abel takes his girlfriend Meryem to Quetzaltenango to meet his conservative family during the Guatemalan Independence Day celebrations. While Abel struggles to live up to family expectations, Meryem ventures into the city in search of her idol. With secrets and misunderstandings, the couple faces comical and heartwarming challenges during a night of parades and revelations.
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