Next to You (Spanish: A tu lado) is a 2018 Peruvian romantic comedy film directed by Martin Casapía Casanova and written by Samuel del Amor.[1] Starring Alessandra Fuller and Andrés Vílchez.[2] It premiered on March 1, 2018 in Peruvian theaters.[3]

Synopsis

Paz, a young girl, immersed in her sadness, is invited to Punta Cana by her uncle Martín, who is a manager at one of the most prestigious hotels in the area, there she will meet Edú who works as a lifeguard at the hotel, this love story will take both characters on a hectic but fun journey.[4]

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:[5]

  • Alessandra Fuller as Paz
  • Andrés Vílchez as Edú
  • Jalsen Santana as Wilfredo
  • Fausto Mata as Martín
  • Joaquín Escobar as Percy
  • Guillermo Castañeda
  • Leslie Shaw
  • Joaquín Escobar
  • Cristian Rivero

Production

Script

The idea for Next to You was conceived during a trip made by the director to Spain to promote Maligno. In brainstorming, the story was constructed as a drama film, but through film assistance it came to be conceived as a romantic comedy.[6]

Filming

Principal photography lasted 5 weeks in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.[7]

Reception

Next to You was seen by 226,360 viewers throughout its run in Peruvian theaters, becoming the tenth highest-grossing national film of 2018.[8]

Awards

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2018 Los Angeles Film Awards Best Comedy Feature Next to You Won [9]

References

  1. ^ "A Tu Lado | Cinescape". 2018-12-26. Archived from the original on 2018-12-26. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  2. ^ PERÚ, NOTICIAS EL COMERCIO (2018-03-01). "Alessandra Fuller y Andrés Vílchez: revive nuestra entrevista con los actores de la película "A tu lado" | TVMAS". El Comercio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  3. ^ PERÚ, Empresa Peruana de Servicios Editoriales S. A. EDITORA (10 January 2018). "Película "A tu lado" se estrenará el 1 de marzo". andina.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  4. ^ "Alessandra Fuller y Andrés Vilchez serán pareja en la película 'A tu lado'". www.americatv.com.pe. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  5. ^ "Reparto Completo de A tu lado (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  6. ^ "Conversamos con Martin Casapía, director de 'A Tu Lado' | Fandango Perú". 2018-11-22. Archived from the original on 2018-11-22. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  7. ^ "VIDEO: Con "A tu lado", el cine peruano se convierte en caribeño". noticine.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  8. ^ PERÚ, NOTICIAS EL COMERCIO (2018-12-29). "Año 2018: Cine 2018: las películas peruanas más vistas del año [FOTOS] | LUCES". El Comercio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  9. ^ "October 2018". LA Film Awards. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
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