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]

A tu lado
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMartin Casapía Casanova
Written bySamuel del Amor
Produced byJorge Olivas
Carlos Linares
Martín Casapía
StarringAlessandra Fuller
Andrés Vílchez
CinematographyLuis Alberto Cabrera
Music byGermán Tello
Production
company
Lfante Films
Release date
  • March 1, 2018 (2018-03-01)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryPeru
LanguageSpanish

Synopsis edit

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 edit

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 edit

Script edit

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 edit

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

Reception edit

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 edit

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

References edit

  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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