In the sea of intense series and films, with strong dialogues and racy stories, watching Hawaii is like meditation. Like a beautiful wildflower slowly blooming in the grassy meadow, this film calms the mind and refreshes it with its tranquillity. This story of two men who become friends and later, fall in love, is simple and serene. Based in Argentina, a homeless young man comes back to the town where he grew up, looking for his relatives. But on discovering that they don't live in the town he is forced to live like a hippie. He then stumbles on his childhood friend Eugenio, who is kind to him and offers him work and stay. Though most of the film is very quiet with a very simple direction following the daily lives of these two decent young men, the director very delicately unfolds the feelings that develop between these two friends. After being used to intense storylines, nail-biting suspense, and hard-hitting scenes and dialogues, Hawaii will rejuvenate the harrowed mind of the film buff. The silences with very little dialogue and the simple being of the characters in every frame are such a welcome change. In strong contrast to most gay films where the sexual tension is the elementary part of the storytelling, Hawaii barely uses it in the storyline. More than the attraction, the longing, and togetherness of these two souls unfolds beautifully. The attraction that both feel is subtly yet distinctly portrayed. This is just the kind of story the gay community the world over needs. Where sexual obsession is replaced by the delicateness of feelings, emotions, and companionship. The happily ever after is when Eugenio conveys his feelings to Martin in an innocent deed that warms you up and fills the heart.
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