Longing Nights (2013)

Under the vibrant glow of Madrid's nocturnal skyline, four young souls, Aitana, Pierrick, Rita, and Jorge, navigate a labyrinth of loneliness, seeking solace in the city that never sleeps. Each echoes a unique tale of longing, their individual stories woven together in the rich tapestry of nocturnal Madrid. Aitana, a tender-hearted spirit trapped in a man's body, explores the world with a quiet resilience. Pierrick, a charming Frenchman, grapples with his identity as a gay man in a world that often misunderstands love. Rita, indifferent to her partner Carolina, wanders aimlessly through life, her eyes devoid of expectations. Finally, Jorge finds himself ensnared in a stagnant relationship with Maria, a love devoid of promise, yet impossible to escape. Their lives are set against a backdrop of raw human desires, where drugs, sex, and diverse sexual orientations become their solace, their curse, and sometimes, their awakening. "Longing Nights" paints a candid picture of four relationships, each pulsating with an intense eroticism that persists from dusk till dawn. This narrative oscillates between reality and fiction, shedding light on the darker corners of human relationships and the profound yearning for connection. The stories of Aitana, Pierrick, Rita, and Jorge collide and diverge, creating a compelling exploration of love, loneliness, and longing in the heart of Madrid.

Longing Nights is a drama movie directed by Tiago Leão.

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