The Strong Ones is a story of love and courage, at the end of the world, between two young men in search of freedom. Set against the dramatic beauty of southern Chile, Lucas travels to a remote town to visit his sister. There he meets Antonio who works on a local fishing boat. An intense romance grows between them despite their contrasting worldviews. Writer-Director Omar Zúñiga Hidalgo wanted to make a film in which the characters were not affected by any hostility around them, where they fight for their place in the world, for the dignity they define for themselves.
The cinematography was beautiful. The characters are well thought out and relatable. Although it has English subtitles it was easy to keep up and I was able to read and watch the unfolding drama without any problem. I thought it was a good movie and recommend it as a pleasant way to spend a lazy afternoon.
