Under the September Sun

Original title: Bajo el Sol de Septiembre

“A film about a couple's experiences on Independence Day.”

Directed by Rodolfo Espinosa

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.