Selected Film
Following a heartbreak two best friends embark on a day of refuge. What first started as a day of joyriding through the city quickly escalates into an adventure of revenge and exposed secrets. Me Porto Bonita is a dramedy short film that explores the messy, unpredictable journey of being in your 20s. The story centers on Valentina and Lorena, two best friends navigating love, life, and relationships in Sacramento, CA. After a painful breakup with her girlfriend, Valentina has been avoiding her best friend, Lorena. Concerned but determined to help, Lorena drags Valentina for a day of tacos, outfit shopping, and driving around town, blasting loud music. What starts as a lighthearted escape takes a sharp turn when their spontaneous adventure leads them to Valentina's ex, Elle, where the two friends hatch a plan for some revenge. But beneath the fun and chaos, Lorena is hiding a secret: she’s fallen in love with Valentina. As the day unfolds, the tension between their friendship and Lorena’s unspoken feelings builds, threatening to change everything. It's a messy, chaotic day as relationships are pushed to the limit in this Sacramento heat adventure with themes of identity, friendship, heartbreak and the power of vulnerability.
Duration: 00:19:00
Country of Origin: United States
Language: English, Spanish
Director(s): Cecilia Romo
Writer(s): Cecilia Romo
Producer(s): Sydney Roll, Sara Lynn Romo, Cecilia Romo
Key Cast: Joelle Velez, Brenda Yanez
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