Arriba Beach

Arriba Beach

2025 · 35 min · Drama

Summertime. Sam and Adele are on a beach holiday in Portugal. When Sam locks eyes with Miguel, the attraction between them throws Sam, Adele, Miguel, and his friend Santiago into a new configuration. The shelter of the woods and the dynamism of the sea lead into a night of secrets and revelations.

Directed by Nish Gera · Written by Nish Gera

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