Olmo
USA, Mexico 2025 / 84’
Polish subtitles
Did you know...
the song the teenagers dance to at the party is Beethoven's Fifth Symphony mixed with instrumental disco music? The track appeared in the 1970s cult classic, Saturday Night Fever.
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Fourteen-year-old Olmo receives an invitation to a party from his new neighbour, a girl he likes. Unfortunately, he is stuck at home: he has to care for his sick father. With the help of a friend, he will do everything in his power to make it to the party.
The year is 1979. Fourteen-year-old Olmo lives with his sister and parents in a small town in New Mexico, USA. His dad has multiple sclerosis, which means he is unable to move and needs constant assistance. When Olmo's mum is at work, Olmo has to stay in and take care of his father. He is not happy about this, especially when Nina – a new neighbour, whom he has a crush on – invites him to a disco-themed house party. To impress her, Olmo promises to bring with him a stereo. With the help of his friend Miguel, he will do anything to get the equipment and get out of the house. Olmo is a heart-warming tale about growing up, taking responsibility for our loved ones, teenage friendship and, above all, bittersweet family relationships.
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