Amazon Prime Video is releasing the romantic drama film The Last Sunrise, based on the standalone novel by Anna Todd, according to coverage from Yahoo Canada and Swooon. Starring Maia Reficco, Fernando Lindez, and Eva Longoria, and directed by Carlson Young, the movie follows a young woman navigating a chronic health condition while experiencing a whirlwind summer romance on the Spanish island of Mallorca.
The Plot and Character Dynamics of The Last Sunrise
According to Yahoo Canada and Swooon, the story centers on 22-year-old Oriah “Ry” (played by Maia Reficco), who travels to Mallorca with her mother, Isolde (played by Eva Longoria). Isolde is working to close a business deal to open a new resort, while Ry initially keeps her chronic condition—tuberous sclerosis, which causes noncancerous tumors in the body—a secret from Julián (played by Fernando Lindez), a charming local she meets after sneaking away to explore the island.
As Ry’s health worsens, she faces difficult choices between protecting her well-being and living life to the fullest. According to Fernando Lindez in interviews cited by Yahoo Canada, Julián evolves from a confident man who likes having control into someone deeply vulnerable with a soft heart.
Did you know? The Last Sunrise book was published in May 2025 by Knihy Dobrovský, and Prime Video picked up the film adaptation before the novel even hit shelves, according to Swooon.
Personal Connections to Tuberous Sclerosis
According to Yahoo Canada, author Anna Todd drew heavy inspiration from her own life because her son lives with tuberous sclerosis. Todd shared with Yahoo Canada that the condition gave her a deeply personal connection to how Ry’s mother navigates the realities of raising a child with a chronic illness.
“My main goal was hopeful,” Todd told Yahoo Canada. “It was not to show that every person with chronic illness doesn’t get a happy ending, it was to show people fall in love and they can have these great experiences without a tragedy always occurring.”
During the writing process, Todd underwent genetic testing and discovered she carries the gene, an experience that brought both guilt and a deeper self-awareness, according to Yahoo Canada. Meanwhile, lead actor Maia Reficco told Yahoo Canada that she relied closely on director Carlson Young and her acting coach to portray tuberous sclerosis with accuracy and care.
Cast and Production Insights
According to Swooon, the film features a notable ensemble cast alongside Reficco, Lindez, and Longoria. Andrés Velencoso plays Mateo, an old flame of Isolde, while Chloé Sweetlove portrays Ry’s friend Amara.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Last Sunrise premiere on Prime Video?
According to Swooon, The Last Sunrise arrives on Prime Video on August 26.
Who wrote the book that the movie is based on?
The film is based on the 2025 standalone romance novel by After series author Anna Todd, as reported by Swooon and Knihy Dobrovský.
Which actors star in The Last Sunrise?
The film stars Maia Reficco as Ry, Fernando Lindez as Julián, and Eva Longoria as Isolde, according to Yahoo Canada and Swooon.
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