Samana Sunrise (Spanish: Amanece en Samaná)[1] is a 2024 Spanish-Dominican comedy film directed by Rafa Cortés based on the play Cancún by Jordi Galcerán. It stars Luis Tosar, Luisa Mayol, Luis Zahera, and Bárbara Santa-Cruz.
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| Spanish | Amanece en Samaná |
| Directed by | Rafa Cortés |
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| Based on | Cancún by Jordi Galcerán |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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| Language | Spanish |
Plot
editAs two couples of friends respectively formed by Ale and Santi and Natalia and Mario make a trip to Samaná together, confessions about the past upends their holidays.[2]
Cast
edit- Luisa Mayol as Ale[3]
- Luis Tosar as Santi[3]
- Bárbara Santa-Cruz as Natalia[3]
- Luis Zahera as Mario[3]
- Charles Dance[4]
- Alfredo Castro[4]
- Félix Tejeda[4]
- Andresito Germosen[4]
- Lidia Ariza[4]
- Laura Díaz[4]
- Yaritza Reyes[4]
Production
editAmanece en Samaná is an adaptation of the play Cancún by Jordi Galcerán.[5] The film is a Ron Vino y Miel AIE Spanish-Dominican co-production with A name like this, Materia Cinema, Quexito Films, and Federation Spain, with the participation of Movistar Plus+.[4] It was fully shot in the Dominican Republic.[4]
Release
editDistributed by Universal Pictures, the film is set to be released theatrically in Spain on 8 November 2024.[2]
Reception
editAndrés Salas of Cinemanía rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, declaring it "a basic but likeable comedy".[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Lang, Jamie (7 October 2024). "Luis Tosar Stars in International Trailer for Spanish Amnesia Dramedy 'Samana Sunrise': Scooped by FilmSharks (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ^ a b Cazallas, Javier (2 October 2024). "Amanece en Samaná, la nueva comedia de Rafa Cortés, pone patas arriba las vacaciones de dos parejas en su tráiler". HobbyConsolas.
- ^ a b c d Malagamba, Adrián (2 October 2024). "Lanzan el tráiler de 'Amanece en Samaná', la nueva película del mallorquín Rafa Cortés". Última Hora.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Dos parejas de amigos pasan las vacaciones juntos y confiesan sus secretos en 'Amanece en Samaná'". Cine con Ñ. 3 October 2024.
- ^ Camps, Magí (11 September 2024). "Jordi Galceran: "Tenir fills demana molta responsabilitat i ningú no et fa proves per a això"". La Vanguardia.
- ^ Salas, Andrés (6 November 2024). "Crítica de 'Amanece en Samaná': una comedia básica pero simpática". Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.