Under the September Sun

Aug 28, 2025

1h 30m

★ 0.0

A film about a couple's experiences on Independence Day.

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Drama

Production Companies

Me LLega Films

Historias de Xela

Chofo Espinosa

Under the September Sun Trailers

Cast

Meryem

Joss Porras

Abel

Gaspar Juarez

Carmen

Karla García

Michi

Michelle Tello

Chofo Espinosa (El menda)

Rodolfo Espinosa

El tío

Melchor Gutierrez

La mamá

Jacqueline Camas Mazariegos

El hermano grande

Arnold Rivera

La prima

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El primo gringo

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