"Maspalomas, a resort down off the coast of Gran Canaria in Spain, is one of the top gay vacation destinations in the world. It's home to fabulous beaches, stunning sand dunes, and a population of just over 36,000 with an impressive 30 LGBTQ+ bars, meaning there's nearly one bar per every thousand residents."
"A former family man who spent the first 50 years of his life in the closet, you get the sense that Vicente's intent on making up for those lost years, especially now that he's split ways with his younger boyfriend. You can't blame a guy for trying, but the question is: Can his body handle it?"
"A trip to the sauna leads to the kind of three-way fun he'd been hoping for-unfortunately, that's exactly when the partying catches up to him, and Vicente experiences a stroke, hitting the floor. When he comes to, he's living in a nursing home in San Sebastián, partially paralyzed and relying on a wheelchair to get around."
Maspalomas is a Spanish-language dramedy set in the renowned LGBTQ+ resort destination off Gran Canaria's coast, known for its beaches, sand dunes, and vibrant gay nightlife with approximately 30 LGBTQ+ bars. The film follows Vicente, a 76-year-old recently single man who arrives at the resort determined to embrace the freedom and experiences he missed during his first 50 years closeted as a family man. Initially appearing as a promotional tourism video, the narrative takes a dramatic turn when Vicente suffers a stroke during intimate encounters at a sauna. The second half transitions from vacation indulgence to Vicente's recovery in a San Sebastián nursing home, where he navigates partial paralysis and wheelchair dependence, fundamentally shifting the film's tone and themes.
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