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Rotting in the Sun (2023)

A filmmaker facing an existential crisis goes on a vacation to a Mexican gay nudist beach, where he meets a social media celebrity who convinces him to collaborate with him on his new TV show. But one disappears and another embarks on a wild journey through Mexico City to find him.

Directed bySebastián Silva

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  1. 01

    Love is Love

    Strong story similarity

    2026 · 91 min · Comedy · Romance

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    Enrique Juarez is an up-and-coming Mexican Telenovela actor on the verge of becoming a leading man, that has to hide his true self in order to achieve stardom.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared themes: gay theme and lgbt
    • a closely matched era
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  2. 02

    Identifying Features

    Strong story similarity

    2020 · 95 min · Drama · Thriller

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    Magdalena makes a journey to find her son, who has disappeared on his way to the Mexican border with the United States. Her odyssey takes her to meet Miguel, a man recently deported from the US. They start to travel together, Magdalena looking for her son, and Miguel hoping to see his mother again.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • a closely matched era
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  3. 03

    Dreams

    Strong story similarity

    2025 · 98 min · Drama · Romance · Thriller

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    A powerful socialite and a promising ballet dancer begin a dangerous affair. When he secretly crosses the US-Mexico border, she takes desperate measures to protect their future together.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • a closely matched era
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  4. 04

    Foam Party!

    Strong story similarity

    2017 · 93 min · Comedy · Romance

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    A message circulates from mobile phone to mobile phone. A bunch of strangers meet in a mansion. They come searching for sex, but never has an orgy been so full of love.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
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  5. 05

    The 10 Year Plan

    Strong story similarity

    2014 · 90 min · Comedy · Romance

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    Myles and Brody are best friends with two very different ways of finding love. Displeased with their current love lives, they make a pact to be together if neither finds love in ten year’s time. Now two months shy of their deadline, both friends set off to do whatever it takes to avoid ending up as each other’s last resort.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared themes: gay theme and lgbt
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