Hawaii (2013)
A summer job tests friendship and ignites desire. Ideal for fans of slow-burn dramas and complex relationships; not for action lovers.
Genres: Romance
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Hawaii(2013)
Overview
A young man down on his luck reconnects with a childhood friend who offers him summer work and a place to stay. As they spend quiet days together, a subtle push and pull of power, desire, and unspoken feelings begins to reshape their bond beyond friendship.
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Pros: gentle, intimate love story; strong emotional tension; calm, cozy atmosphere | Cons: very slow pace; sparse dialogue; some awkward moments
Will You Like This?
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like slow-burn, understated romances built on longing and quiet moments, similar to The Blonde One or Undertow; Not for you if you need fast pacing, lots of dialogue, or clear-cut answers.
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I don''t want to sound shallow but honestly this movie can be summarized in two words: blue balls. So many promising moments but the end left me unsatisfied.
This movie is particular (atypical i would say), not sure how much I liked it. It''s slow. [spoiler]It''s more like a prologue, not a real story.[/spoiler]
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This is a lovely film. Mateo Chiarino is "Martin" a down on his luck young man who is looking for work. He stumbles across his childhood friend Manuel Vignau "Eugenio" who offers him some summer work as a handyman. The film then sedately turns into a love story. It is in no great rush to get anywhere; the photography is beautiful and the score gently nudges us to what we hope is the inevitable conclusion. The dialogue is sparing; much of the emotional tension is implied rather than imposed and though the lead characters are attractive, they are much less "pretty" than in, say, "Taekwondo". This is a classy piece of work.
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