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Nico and Dani

Nico and Dani

Two boys… and the summer that would change everything

20005.91h 31m

Overview

While his parents are away for the summer, 16-year-old Dani invites his best friend, the irrepressible Nico, to stay for the holidays. Jealously rears its head when Nico appears more interested in the local girls than in Dani. Hot summer nights and too many joints lead to experimentation which neither boy can talk about, a situation complicated by the appearance of the older and openly gay Julián, a published writer and old friend of Dani’s father.

Directed by Cesc Gay
Written by Cesc Gay, Tomàs Aragay, Jordi Sánchez
Produced by Gerardo Herrero
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Top Cast

Fernando Ramallo

Fernando Ramallo

Dani

Jordi Vilches

Jordi Vilches

Nico

Marieta Orozco

Marieta Orozco

Elena

Esther Nubiola

Esther Nubiola

Berta

Chisco Amado

Chisco Amado

Julián

Ana Gracia

Ana Gracia

Sonia

Myriam Mézières

Myriam Mézières

Marianne

Muntsa Alcañiz

Muntsa Alcañiz

Dani's Mother

Mingo Ràfols

Mingo Ràfols

Arturo

Pau Durà

Pau Durà

Mario

Themes & Keywords

seacoming outfirst timecoming of agebest friendsummer vacationgay friendgay theme

About Nico and Dani

Nico and Dani is a comedy, romance film released in 2000 exploring themes of sea, coming out, first time, coming of age, best friend, summer vacation. Directed by Cesc Gay, it stars Fernando Ramallo, Jordi Vilches, Marieta Orozco. While his parents are away for the summer, 16-year-old Dani invites his best friend, the irrepressible Nico, to stay for the holidays. Jealously rears its head when Nico appears more interested in the local girls than in Dani. Hot summer nights and too many joints lead to experimentation which neither boy can talk about, a situation complicated by the appearance of the older and openly gay Julián, a published writer and old friend of Dani’s father.

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