Universidad Casa Grande

Five love stories around different neighborhoods in Guayaquil, each exploring different stages of life and different types of relationships. We follow two kids that get lost in a park, a woman who seeks refuge in an AI text chat, a daughter who fights with her dad after their car breaks down, and more.

Break the Beat is an immersive journey into the heart of breakdancing in Guayaquil, where passion, discipline, and resilience come to life in every movement. Through a vibrant tournament and the intimate stories of its protagonists, this documentary explores how breakdancing transcends art to become a refuge, an identity, and a means of social transformation in a city marked by adversity. With a dynamic visual narrative and an aesthetic inspired by the essence of hip-hop, Break the Beat captures the raw energy of the streets and transforms it into a statement of resistance and cultural expression.