Under the September Sun (2025)
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.
Director: Rodolfo Espinosa
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: August 28, 2025
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
Screenplay
Cinematography: Tavo Salazar
Editing: Rodolfo Espinosa
Production: Me LLega Films, Historias de Xela, Chofo Espinosa
Country: Guatemala
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
family drama, guatemala, september, family dinamics, xela
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Under the September Sun about?
- 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.
- Who directed Under the September Sun?
- Under the September Sun was directed by Rodolfo Espinosa.
- Who stars in Under the September Sun?
- Under the September Sun stars Joss Porras, Gaspar Juarez, Karla García, Michelle Tello, Rodolfo Espinosa, Melchor Gutierrez.
- How long is Under the September Sun?
- Under the September Sun has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Under the September Sun?
- Under the September Sun is a Comedy, Romance, Drama film.
- Where was Under the September Sun produced?
- Under the September Sun was produced in Guatemala.