Under the September Sun

A film about a couple's experiences on Independence Day.

Under the September Sun — Plot

Abel takes his girlfriend Meryem to Quetzaltenango to meet his conservative family during the Guatemalan Independence Day celebrations. While Abel struggles to live up to family expectations, Meryem ventures into the city in search of her idol. With secrets and misunderstandings, the couple faces comical and heartwarming challenges during a night of parades and revelations.

• Release date
• August 28, 2025
• Runtime
• 90 min
• Genres
• Comedy, Romance, Drama
• Director
• Rodolfo Espinosa

Under the September Sun — Cast

J

Joss Porras Meryem

G

Gaspar Juarez Abel

K

Karla García Carmen

M

Michelle Tello Michi Rodolfo Espinosa Chofo Espinosa (El menda)

M

Melchor Gutierrez El tío

J

Jacqueline Camas Mazariegos La mamá

A

Arnold Rivera El hermano grande