LAMENTO is a poetic and metaphorical reflection on time, memory, the immigrant journey, and the looming impact of climate change, starring Grammy-winning artist Gaby Moreno and actor Tony Revolori.
Set against the surreal, haunting backdrop of an abandoned Guatemalan beach resort slowly reclaimed by the sea and teetering on the edge of disappearance, the film follows Gaby on a poignant journey to rediscover a place from her childhood, now on the brink of destruction.
Accompanied by a local fisherman (Tony Revolori) and a mysterious companion, FINITOR—a flying obsidian rock with a 3D-scanning lens—they strive to capture and immortalize the soul and memory of a life and a land they left behind, before it all fades away.
Inspired by the personal experiences of both Moreno and director Diego Contreras—who left Guatemala at 18 to build their lives in Los Angeles—the film pays tribute to their roots while embracing the pursuit of new horizons in Hollywood and beyond.
Director’s Vision for ‘LAMENTO’
LAMENTO is a poetic and metaphorical reflection on time, memory, the immigrant journey, and the looming impact of climate change, starring Grammy-winning artist Gaby Moreno and actor Tony Revolori.
Set against the surreal, haunting backdrop of Turicentro Likin, a once-beloved beach resort from our Guatemalan childhoods, now reclaimed by the sea and teetering on the edge of disappearance. The film follows Gaby on a poignant journey to rediscover a place from her youth, now on the brink of destruction.
Accompanied by a local fisherman (Revolori) and a mysterious companion, FINITOR—a flying obsidian rock with a 3D-scanning lens—they strive to capture and immortalize the soul and memory of a life and a land they left behind, before it all fades away.
The film was inspired by my personal life experience, as well as Gaby’s, who left Guatemala at 18 to chase after dreams in the US. It pays tribute to our Central American roots while embracing the pursuit of new horizons in Hollywood and beyond.
As immigrants, we build lives elsewhere, yet a part of us never leaves. Likin, to me, is way more than just a place I visited as a kid. It’s a symbol of home, family, culture—the essence of who we are. As time passes, those memories eventually fade.
LAMENTO is about preserving them before they disappear.
