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Two young men fall in love.

One is a soccer player, the other a student. Engaged to be married. Trouble ensues.

La Partida / The Last Match (2013)

This happens in Cuba which is not known as the most progressive place for gay men but it could happen anywhere.

Ill fated, the relationship flourishes none the less and as the story unfolds we see that it is universal. Cuba is just another place.

The lines of the story are classical gay romance but the actors, the locale and the particular spin of the Cuban culture play together to make a fine film.

While the ending is the traditional gay-romance-ends-unhappily routine, you can feel the eye wink of the writer director to indicate that the story is the thing and that it was a strong and wonderful relationship.

I liked it. I had already bought it because it was not available on Netflix. So I am glad that I have it and will rate it a 4 out of Netflix5.

It is not nearly as happy and whimsical as the trailer would indicate. Still it is a generous sample.

Labels: gay films