My Best Friend
2018 · Directed by Martín Deus
Original language: Spanish
- drama
- romance
The story
Lorenzo, a quiet teenager lives in a small town at the edge of the world in beautiful Patagonia. He’s a good student and a curious and smart person, more skilled in music and literature than sports. Lorenzo’s father decides to host Caito, the son of a friend from Buenos Aires who had to go to hospital for a long stay. Caito has obviously a different family background and seems to be a tough kid. Lorenzo finds Caito very intriguing in many ways as they start spending a lot of time together…
What it’s like
Wide, windswept Patagonian landscapes and small-town rooms in soft, natural daylight, shot with an unhurried, observational camera that lets scenes breathe. The palette is muted and earthy, the sound mostly open air, wind, and quiet domestic noise, with light, sparse music. The vibe is calm, tender, and unassuming, with a gentle undercurrent of longing. It suits a slow afternoon, a quiet evening alone, or a thoughtful watch with someone you trust. The pace is patient, the emotional register warm and understated, and the story follows two teenage boys slowly growing closer, with awkward silences, shared small rituals, and first stirrings of feeling handled with restraint. Intensity is low: no graphic violence or gore, little overt sexual content, and any tension comes from conversation and glances rather than threat. It is for viewers who want a gentle, intimate coming-of-age film about friendship, identity, and quiet emotional discovery, away from spectacle.
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