The Complexity of Love and Sadness

The Complexity of Love and Sadness

The art of healing me

2025 · 21 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

Lolo, a 23-year-old boy, is devastated when his girlfriend Clara leaves him. Impsed in sadness, he takes refuge in writing, facing his deepest fears and emotions. An unexpected turn in the end will lead us to discover who Lolo really is.

Directed by Magalí Sabo · Written by Magalí Sabo

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Francisco Igarzabal Lolo / Benjamín
Alma Gentiletti Clara
Mateo Faccendini Hugo
Matías Del Valle Tobi (friend)
Juan Sebastián Ferez Nico (friend)
Lucas Curten Gonza (friend)
Luca Fiorentini friend
Ainés Arribalzaga Juliana (sister)
Aylen Favre Isabella
Ana Zampini Ana (Nico's girlfriend)
Valentina Cornero Cashier

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