Uruguay has selected Don’t You Let Me Go / Agarrame fuerte, the latest feature by the celebrated Uruguayan directorial duo Ana Guevara and Leticia Jorge (So Much Water), as its candidate for Best International Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
Featuring a predominantly female cast and crew, Don’t You Let Me Go follows Adela, 39, who is confronted with the sudden loss of her best friend, Elena. At the funeral, Adela feels disconnected from the solemn rituals, sensing the absurdity of bidding farewell to someone so dear. Overwhelmed by shock and the looming void in her future, she suddenly becomes an unexpected time traveler.
Transported a decade earlier, Adela reunites with a vibrant Elena at a beach house, joined by their friend Luci and her baby boy Paco. Amidst laughter, music, and shared memories, the trio embarks on a weekend filled with joy and nostalgia. But as the inevitable goodbye approaches, Adela clings to the fleeting moments and the renewed sense of companionship.
When baby Paco stumbles upon a gateway to prolong their time together, Adela, Elena, and Luci are drawn into an extraordinary journey of escape and indulgence. In this timeless interlude, Adela discovers solace and a renewed connection to her cherished friend.
The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Uruguay has yet to secure an Oscar nomination.
