Un Rubio is a 2019 Argentine romantic drama film directed and written by Marco Berger. The film tells the story of a man who, after meeting his new roommate, discovers he is attracted to other men.
The film premiered at the Mardi Gras Film Festival in Sydney in February 2019. It was first shown in Argentina on July 11, 2019, as a one-time screening.
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Plot
After his brother moves out, Juan (Alfonso Barón) starts looking for a new roommate to help pay the rent. Gabriel (Gaston Re), a co-worker, agrees to move in with him.
Juan has a girlfriend with whom he frequently argues, and he spends his free time drinking and watching football matches with work friends. As days go by, he finds himself drawn to Gabriel, who seems to reciprocate the interest.
Although Juan is shy at first, the two eventually become lovers, keeping their relationship secret.
Cast
Alfonso Barón as Juan
Gastón Re as Gabriel
Ailín Salas as Julia
Malena Irusta as Ornella
Franco Heiler as El Mono
Metturo as Arturo
Fred Raposo as El Mono’s brother
Charly Velasco as Leandro
Antonia De Michelis as Gabriel’s mother
Justo Calabria as Brian
Melissa Falter as Natalia
Fabio Zurita as Mario
Julieta Tramanzoli as Juan’s friend
Guido Losantos as Diego
Luis Roberto Re as Gabriel’s father
Daniela Castillo Mejía as Leandro’s girlfriend
Ishbel Bautista
Eduardo Mendábal