Heartbroken Lourenço, an undocumented Brazilian immigrant, seeks purpose in Provincetown and finds an unexpected romance with Maurice amidst uncertainty.
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Lourenço (Marco Pigossi), a Brazilian immigrant whose visa is nearing the end, finds himself heartbroken and adrift when his American boyfriend unexpectedly leaves him alone in Provincetown with fleeting promises of his return. Enveloped by the beauty and magic of the seaside community, he grows distressed by the day as his once hopeful future has dimmed into an emotional and physical state of limbo. When he meets Maurice (James Bland), a kind nurse on holiday with friends who too feels out of place, they form an unexpected connection. Together, they begin to find acceptance with each other while they struggle to reconcile their uncertain futures.
"High Tide (Maré Alta) - An LGBTQ+ romantic drama following Lourenço, an undocumented Brazilian immigrant in the U.S., who, after being abandoned by his boyfriend, finds himself lost and disillusioned. In Provincetown, he begins an intense romance with Maurice, an African American nurse, as they both try to reconcile their pasts and navigate the complexities of their identities and uncertain futures. Starring Marco Pigossi and Marisa Tomei, the film explores themes of love, identity, and the challenges faced by immigrants, delivering an emotional and profound story."