18 Holes to Paradise

18 Holes to Paradise (2026)



18 buracos para o paraíso

8.0 2026 107 min Argentina, Italy, Portugal

Director: João Nuno Pinto

Cast: Margarida Marinho, Beatriz Batarda, Rita Cabaço, Jorge Andrade, Luisa Ortigoso

Drama
A sprawling family, rich in history and numbers, convenes around a dining table in a grand estate nestled in southern Portugal. This once-struggling region has blossomed into a bustling tourist hotspot. Warm embraces and cheerful hellos soon dissolve into a storm of grievances and accusations, all circling one pressing dilemma: what to do with Dad’s house? It’s a tempting prize, steeped in cherished family nostalgia—but the tide of progress waits for no one.

More About This Film

18 Holes to Paradise is a Portuguese drama set during a scorching summer as a family prepares to sell its land. Three women connected to the farm face uncertainty about their future when a devastating regional fire transforms an already difficult decision into a fight for survival.

The film uses the rural landscape and the threat of fire to explore family ties, property, aging, and the fragility of plans made for the future. Its restrained drama is rooted in the Portuguese countryside and places environmental disaster alongside deeply personal choices.

  • The original Portuguese title is 18 Buracos para o Paraíso.
  • The film was directed by João Nuno Pinto.
  • Beatriz Batarda, Margarida Marinho, and Rita Cabaço are among the cast.
  • The production involves Portugal, Italy, and Argentina.
  • The film premiered at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival before its 2026 theatrical rollout.

Where to Watch

Streaming and digital rights vary by market, with festival and theatrical distribution preceding broader home release.