Road to La Paz

Road to La Paz

2015 · 90 min · ES · 6.9 (18 votes)
Dir. Francisco Varone · Starring Rodrigo de la Serna, Ernesto Suarez, Elisa Carricajo, María Canale, Alicia Palmes, Juan Alari
Drama

Sebastian is unemployed, finding pleasure only in his old Peugeot. He got married to his girlfriend Jazmin and having no income, he starts a job of a private ride service. One day, a regular customer, Jalil, an old Arab man suggests a long distance drive. During the ride from Buenos Aires of Argentina to La Paz of Bolivia, the two are in conflict with each other constantly. With a series of unexpected accidents, the journey brings a small but important change to both of their lives.

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A quiet, existential road trip where two strangers find unexpected connection amidst the vast, indifferent landscapes. It's a slow, contemplative journey about finding meaning and shared humanity on the open road, even when life feels stuck.

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