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The Strong Ones

The Strong Ones

A story of love and bravery at the end of the world.

20207.61h 38m

Overview

Lucas travels to visit his sister to a remote town in southern Chile. In front of the ocean and the fog, he meets Antonio, a boatswain in a local fishing boat. When an intense romance grows between them, their strength, their independence and their adulthood become immovable in front of the tide.

Directed by Omar Zúñiga Hidalgo
Written by Omar Zúñiga Hidalgo, Alberto Fuguet
Produced by Omar Zúñiga Hidalgo, Jose Luis Rivas
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Top Cast

Antonio Altamirano

Antonio Altamirano

Antonio

Samuel González

Samuel González

Lucas

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Marcela Salinas

Catalina

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Rafael Contreras

Martín

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Nicolás Corales

Roca

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Luis Montoya

Capitan

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Vanessa Ramos

Lucy

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Themes & Keywords

fishermanlgbtcoastlinegay themeencounter

About The Strong Ones

The Strong Ones is a drama, romance film released in 2020 exploring themes of fisherman, lgbt, coastline, gay theme, encounter. Directed by Omar Zúñiga Hidalgo, it stars Antonio Altamirano, Samuel González, Marcela Salinas. Lucas travels to visit his sister to a remote town in southern Chile. In front of the ocean and the fog, he meets Antonio, a boatswain in a local fishing boat. When an intense romance grows between them, their strength, their independence and their adulthood become immovable in front of the tide.

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