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By Barbara Shulgasser-Parker
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Opposites attract amid Peruvian countryside; language.
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Without Saying Goodbye
What's the Story?
WITHOUT SAYING GOODBYE opens on slick and successful young Spanish architect Salvador (Maxi Igelsias) just as he travels to rural Peru waving wads of cash to buy up pristine land for a luxury hotel his father's corporation is going to build. But Salva falls in love with the land and gains an appreciation for a more eco-friendly way of life, sustainability, the local culture, and Ariana (Stephanie Cayo), the free-spirited niece of the land's owner, Lichi (Wendy Ramos). She works at her aunt's little hotel, taking tourists on treks through the spectacularly beautiful region. He falls in love and she, who has no interest in romantic love, happy endings, or marriage, resists mightily. Their values are at odds but he begins to consider the benefits of a less hyper-scheduled life and she opens up to the idea of sharing her life with someone who's so willing to change his way of thinking. Ultimately, as he persists, she comes to value what they have together.
Is It Any Good?
While there's nothing new or groundbreaking about Without Saying Goodbye, it tells the conventional story of a romance between opposites engagingly. The star of the show is the magnificent Peruvian scenery, but the easy chemistry between the two beautiful leads, Cayo and Iglesias, also helps make a familiar concoction go down a whole lot easier.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how difficult it can be to stand up to a parent when we learn that the parent may be wrong. How does the movie show us Salvador's slow progress in that area?
Salvador and Ariana represent two different backgrounds and points of view. Do you think they will be able to sustain a long-term relationship? Why or why not?
How does the movie portray the effort to appreciate and maintain the rituals and practices of local cultures around the world?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : March 18, 2022
- Cast : Stephanie Cayo , Maxi Iglesias , Wendy Ramos
- Director : Bruno Ascenzo
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Latino Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Romance
- Run time : 96 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : March 21, 2022
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