Five Hours South

Running time: 94 mins

Could you keep a secret for seven years? Luca did.

Despite his honorable profession, fierce love for his girlfriend of three years, and an enchanted life on the Italian coast, Luca feels dissatisfied with himself. His secrets begin to haunt him when Nino, an old friend, comes back into town and memories of the past resurface. As Luca recalls his former life and his repressed passion for hip-hop dancing, a seductive American with an eye for talent offers him a chance to play the star role in her dance company. Empowered, Luca fights for redemption while sacrificing the values and traditions of his Italian heritage. Five Hours South draws a line between love for family and restitution as Luca struggles with the guilt he buried away.

- Taara Khalilnaji

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