Language Lessons

When Adam's (Mark Duplass) husband surprises him with weekly Spanish lessons, he's unsure about where or how this new element will fit into his already structured life. But when tragedy strikes, his Spanish teacher, Cariño (Natalie Morales), becomes a lifeline he didn’t know he needed. Adam develops an unexpected and complicated emotional bond with Cariño—but do you really know someone just because you’ve experienced a traumatic moment with them? Bittersweet, honest, and at times darkly funny, LANGUAGE LESSONS is a disarmingly moving exploration of platonic love.

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Credits

Director:

Natalie Morales

Executive Producer:

Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass, Natalie Morales

Producer:

Mel Eslyn

Screenwriter:

Mark Duplass & Natalie Morales

Cinematographer:

Jeremy Mackie

Editor:

Aleshka Ferrero

Sound Designer:

Zach Goheen

Music:

Gaby Moreno

Principal Cast:

Natalie Morales, Mark Duplass, Desean Terry, Christine Quesada

Additional Credits:

Co-Producer: Will Dowsett, Co-Producer: Ashley Edouard, UPM/First AD: Tyler Romary, Costa Rica Cam Op: Gaby Bruna, Script Supervisor: Andrea Manners, Production Sound Advisor: Daniel S. McCoy, CAS, SFX Makeup Advisor: Elle Favorule, Production Accountant: Shuli Harel, Assistant Editor: Romina Rey, Visual Effects: Chad McClarnon

Contact

Public Film Contact:

Will Dowsett
Duplass Brothers Productions
will@duplassbrothers.com
2623520320

Publicity Contact:

Adam Kersh
adam.kersh@gmail.com
9177717021

Sales Agent:

Jessica Lacy / ICM

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2020
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Runtime:
91 mins