Fabián Suárez’s Cherri Sets April 21 Streaming Debut
We’re always on the lookout for stories that dare to center queer lives in all their complexity, and Cherri is doing exactly that. The upcoming Cuban drama from filmmaker Fabián Suárez is set to arrive on all major streaming platforms on April 21, and from what we’ve seen so far, it’s shaping up to be an emotionally rich, deeply human experience that we won’t want to miss.
At the heart of Cherri is a protagonist we don’t often get to see on screen: an older, plus-size gay man whose life is defined as much by devotion as it is by desire. Cherri is caring for his disabled husband while also leading a ballet troupe made up of larger bodies, a detail that already tells us this film is pushing back against long-standing ideas of beauty, movement, and who gets to take up space in art.
But what really drives the story is Cherri’s emotional journey. When a younger man enters his life, stirring feelings he hasn’t let himself fully embrace in a long time, things get complicated fast. It’s a setup that could easily fall into cliché, but Suárez approaches it with nuance and honesty. As he explains, “Cherri loves his husband, whose lifeless body now needs his care. But Cherri is still vibrant and capable of love and desire.” That tension—between loyalty and longing, between responsibility and the need to feel alive—feels like the beating heart of the film.
And yes, it gets messy. Cherri is aware that this new connection might not be entirely genuine, yet he leans into it anyway. “Cherri truly longs for love. He’s an idealist who takes a chance—but life doesn’t always give you what you’re looking for,” Suárez shares. It’s that willingness to risk heartbreak that makes this story feel so raw and relatable.
We’re also especially excited about how Cherri uses dance as a form of expression and resistance. “Cherri is obese, yet he loves ballet,” Suárez says. “His body is heavy and light at the same time. Dance becomes a space of freedom where another way of moving—and another way of being—can exist.” It’s a powerful reminder that queer joy and self-expression don’t have to fit into narrow molds.
Beyond its intimate character study, the film also reflects a broader emotional landscape. Set in Havana, Cherri captures a sense of isolation and longing that extends beyond its protagonist. “I inhabit a country that grows lonelier, poorer, and sadder every day,” Fabián Suárez notes, tying Cherri’s personal journey to a wider social reality.
Cherri feels like one of those films that invites us to sit with discomfort, vulnerability, and hope all at once. And honestly? We’re ready for it. If you’re curious (and trust us, you should be), make sure to catch the trailer below and get a glimpse of what this film has in store.
April 21 can’t come soon enough.
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