The 22-minute short, which marks Muritiba’s English-language debut, stars Cheyenne Jackson and model and TV host Luca Castellani.
“A tender and cinematic exploration of love, identity and belonging, ‘América’ follows Tom (Castellani), a young Brazilian immigrant in search of the American dream, and Josh (Jackson), a writer chasing his next story,” the short’s official synopsis reads. “When their paths cross, an unexpected romance blossoms, until an encounter with an Ice police officer changes everything.”
The trailer shows the beginnings of Tom and Josh’s love story, set against the backdrop of Ice raids in Los Angeles. “They’re not gonna find you,” Josh tells Tom as he grows increasingly concerned for his safety. The clip ends with a tense scene of Tom yelling “Josh!” as he runs for his life.
Muritiba has been recognized at the Cannes,…
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