The Act

The read

It runs a compact 16m.

Synopsis

On a sun-drenched nudist beach, João encounters Vanya, a mysterious Russian whose sorrowful gaze and dramatic presence disrupt the calm of Portuguese Beach №19, a known gay haven. As João strives to uncover the pain behind Vanya’s despair, their conversation turns into a tense improvisation, revealing a haunting tale of forbidden love and loss. Amidst the beauty of paradise, their unexpected connection is shadowed by uncertainty—João senses the encounter spiraling toward a tragic climax, unsure if he’s witnessing genuine vulnerability or the act of a manipulator.

Ratings

Key crew

• Nikita LoykDirector
• Nikita LoykWriter

Cast

• Pedro FontesCast
• Ilya KhodyrevCast
• Maria ZykovaCast
• Michael MishaCast

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Themes