San Cristóbal

Directed by Omar Zúñiga

Lucas discovers an unexpected romance with struggling fisherman Antonio during a visit to his sister on a remote Chilean island.
Adapted into the feature-length movie 'The Strong Ones (2019)'.
San Cristóbal is an exquisitely understated Chilean gay short film about two men sharing a final stretch of time before separation. Omar Zúñiga relies on glances, silence and landscape rather than explanation, giving the relationship a natural tenderness. Its emotional restraint makes the impending goodbye feel all the more affecting.

San Cristóbal

Directed by Omar Zúñiga

Lucas discovers an unexpected romance with struggling fisherman Antonio during a visit to his sister on a remote Chilean island.
Adapted into the feature-length movie 'The Strong Ones (2019)'.

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San Cristóbal is an exquisitely understated Chilean gay short film about two men sharing a final stretch of time before separation. Omar Zúñiga relies on glances, silence and landscape rather than explanation, giving the relationship a natural tenderness. Its emotional restraint makes the impending goodbye feel all the more affecting.