“The Last Sunrise” — what happens when the final sunrise arrives?

At the center of the story is a young woman who, because of her health issues, lives under her mother’s constant care. Together, they travel to Mallorca, where Ray meets a local boy. What begins as a chance encounter gradually develops into a romance that forces her to seriously consider, perhaps for the first time, what kind of life she truly wants.

The film works best as a summer romance. Mallorca provides a beautiful backdrop for Ray and Julian’s relationship: the sea, sunshine, walks, boat rides, and sense of freedom capture that fleeting feeling when it seems like summer could last forever.

At the same time, the screenplay tries to add a more serious conflict to the romantic story. Ray has to make a difficult choice about her future, while her relationship with her mother becomes one of the key elements of the plot. Family secrets and problems surrounding the future of the local community add another layer to the story.

Maya Reficco does a good job of portraying her character’s vulnerability as she gradually learns to make her own decisions. Fernando Lindez brings charisma to the role of Julian, although their romantic storyline sometimes feels too predictable. Eva Longoria adds emotional tension through the complicated relationship between mother and daughter.

The story relies on familiar tropes of young adult romantic dramas, while some of the conflicts develop too quickly. Several important plotlines remain underdeveloped, which means that the emotional moments do not always have the impact they should. Early reviews have pointed this out as well: The Guardian described the film as a formulaic YA romance and criticized its underdeveloped storylines.