Hawaii

Hawaii

Year: 2013

Runtime: 106 mins

Language: Spanish

Director: Marco Berger

Romance

Eugenio offers his childhood friend Martin a work for the summer. With a game of power and desire a relationship starts to grow that goes beyond their friendship.

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1

Martín arrives in his former hometown and is homeless

An orphan, Martín returns hoping to stay with his aunt after his grandmother's death. He discovers his aunt moved away without leaving a forwarding address. With nowhere to sleep and little money, he ends up sleeping behind the ruins of an abandoned building. He begins searching for odd jobs to survive.

Former hometown / Ruins of an abandoned building
2

Hired by Eugenio and offered a summer stay

Martín is hired by Eugenio, a writer and Martín's former childhood playmate, for odd jobs. He lies about staying with his aunt to avoid exposing his homelessness. Eugenio discovers the truth and invites Martín to stay at his house for the summer. This changes Martín's precarious situation.

Summer Eugenio's home
3

Initial memory gaps between them

At first, Eugenio seems to remember little about Martín, and the two gradually start recalling their shared childhood memories. The uneasy past adds a layer of nostalgia to their growing bond. Their renewed connection sets the stage for deeper feelings.

Summer Eugenio's home
4

Growing attraction begins to surface

As they spend time together, Eugenio finds it increasingly difficult to hide his attraction toward Martín. Martín senses a possible attraction as well, creating a tension neither fully admits yet. The dynamic shifts from friendship to something more intimate.

Summer Eugenio's home
5

Drawing incident reveals hidden art

While moving furniture, Eugenio accidentally knocks over drawings of naked men from his desk. Martín sees them, and Eugenio avoids discussing it, which fuels Martín's suspicions about Eugenio's sexuality. The moment hints at deeper romantic lines between them.

Summer Eugenio's home
6

Laundry test and confession of attraction

Martín intentionally strips in front of Eugenio while doing laundry to gauge his reaction. Eugenio's flustered response confirms to Martín that there is an attraction between them. The exchange heightens the risk of crossing boundaries.

One evening during summer Eugenio's home
7

Martín kisses Eugenio; is rebuffed

The next morning, Martín kisses Eugenio, confident that the attraction is mutual. However, Eugenio unexpectedly rebuffs him, leaving Martín confused and uncertain about how to proceed. The moment marks a turning point in their relationship.

Morning after the kiss Eugenio's home
8

Martín leaves; Eugenio searches for him

That afternoon, Martín finds him leaving and Eugenio discovers Martín had packed up and left. He searches for him for several days, reflecting on their conversation and his own feelings. He recalls Martín mentioning 'dos ananás', a memory from their youth.

A few days later Around the abandoned building and town
9

Memory triggers the search for a clue from childhood

Eugenio remembers the 'dos ananás' phrase and searches for the old View-Master reel they used in childhood. He locates the reel and the old View-Master and leaves them behind the abandoned building where Martín had been sleeping.

Days after the departure Behind the abandoned building
10

Martín returns with the View-Master

A few days later, Martín reappears carrying the View-Master. The two share a smile, recognizing their shared history, and they reconnect emotionally. They kiss, signaling a renewed, mutual attraction.

A few days after the search Behind the abandoned building / former meeting place

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