Sundown (2021)
Release Year: 2021
Nation: France, Mexico, Sweden
Alternative Title: Sundown - Geheimnisse in Acapulco, 日落前的躺平人生, שקיעה, Saulélydès, Crepúsculo
Director: Michel Franco
Writer: Michel Franco
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Michel Franco, Eréndira Núñez Larios, Cristina Velasco, Victoria Franco, Alejandro Sánchez de la Peña
Co_Producer: Jonas Kellagher, Caroline Ljungberg, Hédi Zardi, Fiorella Moretti, Luis Romano, Rafael Micha, Grégoire Lassalle
Executive_Producer: Tim Roth, Lorenzo Vigas, Yardena Maimón, Cecilia Franco
Companies: Common Ground Pictures, Film i Väst, Luxbox, Teorema
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: acapulco, mexico, wealthy man
Story
In Michel Franco's 'Sundown', a wealthy British family is enjoying their vacation in Acapulco when an urgent message arrives, disrupting their idyllic getaway. As tensions simmer among the family members, particularly between patriarch Hugh and his son Colin, they struggle to cope with the sudden crisis that has befallen them.
Summary
'Sundown', directed by Michel Franco in 2021, is a drama that explores the darker side of luxury and privilege. Set against the backdrop of Acapulco's glamorous beaches and resorts, the film delves into the complexities of family dynamics, midlife crises, and the thin line between comedy and tragedy. Tim Roth delivers a remarkable performance as Hugh, a wealthy businessman whose calm facade begins to crack under pressure.
