Brain Drain (2009)

In the heart of Spain, we find 18-year-old Emilio, a shy, unassuming lad who has nurtured an unwavering love for Natalia since childhood. Despite being hampered by a cascade of personal insecurities and struggles, his heart yearns to confess his undying affection for her. Emilio's motley crew of friends are his lifelines: there's Flash, a blind teen living life without barriers, Wheels, a paraplegic with a sharp tongue, Goat, a tech-savvy hacker and part-time drug dealer, and Corneto, an unabashed Casanova. Emilio's love story takes a dramatic turn when Natalia wins a scholarship to study Medicine at the prestigious Oxford University. Just when Emilio thinks his dreams are slipping away, his ragtag band of friends concocts an audacious plan. Leveraging Goat's unparalleled hacking skills, they fabricate documents and scholarships, managing to secure their place alongside Natalia at Oxford, disrupting the tranquil campus life with their unconventional antics. United by friendship and a common goal, they embark on a series of harebrained schemes to help Emilio win Natalia's heart. Yet, their well-intentioned plans often escalate into grand debacles, creating more chaos than progress. Through these misadventures, the importance of friendship, love, and resilience shines through, painting a warm, sometimes hilarious, and always engaging portrait of youthful determination. This comedic journey of love and friendship is a testament to the lengths one would go to for the love of their life, and the friends who stick by their side, no matter how absurd the situation.

Brain Drain is a comedy movie featuring Mario Casas and directed by Fernando González Molina.

Brain Drain is currently streaming on DIRECTV and Pantaya.