Next to You (film)

2018 Peruvian film

A tu lado

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| Martin Casapía Casanova
Written by| Samuel del Amor
Produced by| Jorge Olivas
Carlos Linares
Martín Casapía
Starring| Alessandra Fuller
Andrés Vílchez
Cinematography| Luis Alberto Cabrera
Music by| Germán Tello

Production
company

Lfante Films

Release date

* March 1, 2018 (2018-03-01)

Running time

| 89 minutes
Country| Peru
Language| Spanish

Next to You (Spanish: A tu lado) is a 2018 Peruvian romantic comedy film directed by Martin Casapía Casanova and written by Samuel del Amor.[1] Starring Alessandra Fuller and Andrés Vílchez.[2] It premiered on March 1, 2018 in Peruvian theaters.[3]

## Synopsis

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Paz, a young girl, immersed in her sadness, is invited to Punta Cana by her uncle Martín, who is a manager at one of the most prestigious hotels in the area, there she will meet Edú who works as a lifeguard at the hotel, this love story will take both characters on a hectic but fun journey.[4]

## Cast

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The actors participating in this film are:[5]

* Alessandra Fuller as Paz
* Andrés Vílchez as Edú
* Jalsen Santana as Wilfredo
* Fausto Mata as Martín
* Joaquín Escobar as Percy
* Guillermo Castañeda
* Leslie Shaw
* Joaquín Escobar
* Cristian Rivero

## Production

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### Script

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The idea for Next to You was conceived during a trip made by the director to Spain to promote Maligno. In brainstorming, the story was constructed as a drama film, but through film assistance it came to be conceived as a romantic comedy.[6]

### Filming

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Principal photography lasted 5 weeks in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.[7]

## Reception

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Next to You was seen by 226,360 viewers throughout its run in Peruvian theaters, becoming the tenth highest-grossing national film of 2018.[8]

## Awards

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Year  | Award  | Category  | Recipient  | Result  | Ref.

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2018  | Los Angeles Film Awards  | Best Comedy Feature  | Next to You | Won  | [9]

## References

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1. ^ "A Tu Lado | Cinescape". 2018-12-26. Archived from the original on 2018-12-26. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
2. ^ PERÚ, NOTICIAS EL COMERCIO (2018-03-01). "Alessandra Fuller y Andrés Vílchez: revive nuestra entrevista con los actores de la película "A tu lado" | TVMAS". El Comercio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-03-07.
3. ^ PERÚ, Empresa Peruana de Servicios Editoriales S. A. EDITORA (10 January 2018). "Película "A tu lado" se estrenará el 1 de marzo". andina.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-03-07.
4. ^ "Alessandra Fuller y Andrés Vilchez serán pareja en la película 'A tu lado'". www.americatv.com.pe. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
5. ^ "Reparto Completo de A tu lado (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-03-07.
6. ^ "Conversamos con Martin Casapía, director de 'A Tu Lado' | Fandango Perú". 2018-11-22. Archived from the original on 2018-11-22. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
7. ^ "VIDEO: Con "A tu lado", el cine peruano se convierte en caribeño". noticine.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
8. ^ PERÚ, NOTICIAS EL COMERCIO (2018-12-29). "Año 2018: Cine 2018: las películas peruanas más vistas del año [FOTOS] | LUCES". El Comercio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-03-07.
9. ^ "October 2018". LA Film Awards. Retrieved 2023-03-07.

## External links

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* Next to You at IMDb

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