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The release of “I Am Going to Miss You”, the new feature film by Daniel Ribeiro, retrospectively organizes a narrative trajectory that began more than a decade ago with “The Way He Looks”. Alongside “13 Sentiments”, released in 2024, the film forms part of a trilogy that, although conceived outside chronological order, is structured as a coherent body of work on different stages of affective relationships.

The connection between the three titles is not established through continuity of characters or plot, but through a thematic investigation that spans different moments of the romantic experience. While the first feature focuses on the discovery of desire and the construction of autonomy, the subsequent works shift the focus to less idealized territories, such as emotional instability, wear and tear, and the possibility of rupture.

The director himself delineates this shift by stating: “After ‘The Way He Looks’, I developed two other stories that explore the wear and tear of a couple, the imminence of separation, and the process of rediscovery after the end of a long relationship. Together, these three works form a trilogy that portrays the full cycle of human relationships”. He then adds: “But, on second thought, love and relationships rarely follow a logical path, so I like the idea that the course of life has shuffled the order of this story”.

In the new film, starring Alice Marcone and Gabriel Lodi, the narrative follows a trans couple who have been in a relationship for seven years and begin to face a crisis after deciding to move in together. The decision, which might traditionally be associated with the consolidation of the relationship, here functions as a source of tension, exposing accumulated differences and irreconcilable expectations.

In this context, everyday coexistence ceases to function as a natural continuation of the bond and instead acts as a catalyst for conflict, especially regarding the negotiation of individual space, the persistence of desire, and the redefinition of shared plans. The screenplay, written by Ribeiro in collaboration with Marcone, emphasizes this relational dimension without resorting to external dramatic devices, focusing instead on the couple’s internal dynamics.

The decision to cast an ensemble composed entirely of trans actors places the film within a representational framework that seeks to reduce the gap between lived experience and fictional construction. It is a choice that, beyond being a production detail, directly impacts the materiality of the narrative, particularly in the construction of dialogue and the shaping of performances.

The film’s international run begins at the BFI Flare London LGBTQ+ Film Festival, with screenings scheduled for Thursday, March 27, and Friday, March 28. It will then be part of the program at the Guadalajara International Film Festival in April.

Ribeiro’s trajectory in Brazilian audiovisual began with short films, with titles screened at more than a hundred international festivals and awarded in different contexts. His transition to feature filmmaking came with “The Way He Looks”, presented at the Berlin Film Festival, where it received the Teddy Award and the International Critics’ Prize, and was also selected as Brazil’s entry in the race for a nomination at the 2015 Oscars.

“The Way He Looks” as a comic book

Alongside the film’s release, Daniel Ribeiro returns to the starting point of his cinematic trajectory by adapting “The Way He Looks” into a comic book. The publication, scheduled for April by the Seguinte imprint of Grupo Companhia das Letras, is based on the film’s original screenplay and is written by the director himself, with illustrations by Bruno Freire. The comic is already available for pre-order on Amazon.

The shift to the graphic format allows for the expansion of situations and atmospheres that, in cinema, were constrained by duration and the limits of staging. “I’ve always felt the desire to continue exploring Leo and Gabriel’s story beyond the film. The comic book emerged as the perfect solution—a format that allows me to expand this universe without the physical limitations of time”, Ribeiro says. According to him, the initiative also opens room for future developments: “What’s most interesting is that, in the future, when the characters finally reach the actors’ current age, the door will be open for a new film. It would be incredible to revisit Leo and Gabriel in adulthood and understand what their conflicts are today”.

PRODUCTION CREDITS

“I Am Going to Miss You”
2026 | Drama | 87 minutes | Brazil

Cast: Alice Marcone, Gabriel Lodi, Anne Mota, Clodd Dias, Daniel Veiga, Jhonnã Bao, Leona Jhovs, Luca Scarpelli, Maite Schneider, Nick Marinho, Olivia Lopes, Rodolpho Corrêa

Synopsis: Amanda and Caio are a transgender couple who have shared seven years of love and dreams, but when they decide to move in together, their differences begin to weigh on them. He, romantic and idealistic, seeks stability at the radio station where he works. She, ambitious and pragmatic, is focused on her newly launched legal career. As they try to balance expectations and routines, unexpected changes put their relationship to the test. When Amanda meets João at work, new feelings emerge, further shaking her relationship with Caio. Torn between preserving what they have built and following their own paths, they must face choices that will define who they are.

Director: Daniel Ribeiro | Screenplay: Alice Marcone and Daniel Ribeiro
Producers: Diana Almeida and Daniel Ribeiro | Executive Producer: Diana Almeida

Director of Photography: Pablo Escajedo | Production Design: João Vitor Lage
Editing: Cristian Chinen and Livia Arbex | Original Score: Arthur Decloedt

Production Manager: Marina Guglielmo | Location Sound: Matias Bruno
Costume Design: Naska Regina | Makeup: Anddy Williams

Casting: Luciano Baldan | Assistant Directors: Amanda Novaes and Thiago Villas Boas

Image Post-Production: Clandestino
Sound Design and Mixing: Confraria de Sons e Charutos

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