Under the September Sun

Bajo el Sol de Septiembre

“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.

Screenplay

Rodolfo Espinosa

Director

Rodolfo Espinosa

Screenplay

Paul Haase

Screenplay

Eva Romero

Status

Released

Release date

28/08/2025

Original language

Spanish