''Música'' is a 2024 American

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film starring and directed by Rudy Mancuso in his feature film directorial debut. Mancuso also co-wrote the screenplay with Dan Lagana and composed the film’s original soundtrack. Camila Mendes and J.B. Smoove co-star. ''Música'' had its world premiere at

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on March 14, 2024, and was released by

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on April 4, 2024. It is based on a real life story partly inspired by Rudy's own authentic experience.

Plot

Rudy is a young man plagued by

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in his head. He gets distracted from his relationships and studies due to symphony of everyday sounds and noises. He struggles to balance his artistic pursuits, like puppetry and music, with the expectations of his mother Maria to embrace his Brazilian heritage in

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and find a more stable career path. When she has long-term boyfriend Rudy breaks up with her, his mother sets him up with other Brazilian women. However, Rudy ends up meeting and falling for Isabella, a fellow Brazilian American who understands and values his synesthetic experience. The film follows Rudy as he navigates through a love triangle, seeking a balance between his artistic dreams and his commitment to his family and

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Cast

* Rudy Mancuso as Rudy * Camila Mendes as Isabella * Francesca Reale as Haley * J.B. Smoove as Anwar * Maria Mancuso as Maria * Gabriela Amerth as Jill * Andy Grotelueschen as Professor * Camila Senna as Luana * Regina Schneider as Claire Dombeck Additionally,

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appears as a Subway Busker.

Production

In April 2022, it was announced that a romantic comedy film written and directed by Rudy Mancuso titled ''Música'' was in development, with Mancuso, Camila Mendes, J.B. Smoove, Francesca Reale, and Maria Mancuso rounding out the cast.

Release

''Música'' had its world premiere at

on March 13, 2024. It was released in the United States on April 4, 2024.

Reception

References

External links

* {{IMDb title 2024 films 2024 multilingual films 2024 romantic comedy films 2020s American films 2020s English-language films 2020s Portuguese-language films Amazon MGM Studios films Amazon Prime Video original films American multilingual films American romantic comedy films English-language romantic comedy films Films about Brazilian Americans Films produced by McG Films set in New Jersey Films shot in New Jersey Newark, New Jersey in fiction Portuguese-language American films Portuguese-language comedy films Wonderland Sound and Vision films