28E: Last Stop

Set in Lisbon, this drama follows Lucas, a 28-year-old Brazilian immigrant working as a delivery driver. Despite his precarious situation, Lucas dreams of opening his own café and studies Business Administration online.

Against the backdrop of new strict immigration policies, Lucas interviews for a position at RapidTransit, one of the few companies licensed to employ immigrants. Initially hired, he sells his beloved motorcycle. However, his hopes are dashed when RapidTransit informs him that due to a new amendment, they've reached their immigrant employee quota.

The climax occurs on the night tram 28E. While on a video call with his mother, pretending everything is fine, immigration agents board the tram and begin checking documents. Lucas receives frantic calls from his roommate warning about ongoing immigration raids.

The story concludes ambiguously, without revealing Lucas's fate. The final scenes depict life continuing in Lisbon: a new anonymous delivery driver, tourists boarding the 28E tram, and Lucas's wooden bird carving abandoned on the tram floor.

  • Jonathas Davi Gesteira
    Writer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    28E: Última Parada
  • Project Type:
    Screenplay, Short Script
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Number of Pages:
    15
  • Language:
    English, Portuguese
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Athvikvaruni International Film Festival
    Chennai
    March 25, 2025
    Special Jury Award
  • Asian Independent Film Festival
    Asia
    March 28, 2025
    Best Debut Screenwriter
  • International İstanbul Short Film Fest & The Writer’s Journey
    İstanbul
    April 5, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Pupila Film Festival
    Pernambuco
    April 11, 2025
    Best Screenplay
  • Indian Independent Film Festival
    India
    April 12, 2025
    Best Short Screenplay
  • Los Angeles Stars International Festival
    Los Angeles
    April 18, 2025
    Best Screenplay
  • Portugal International Film Festival
    Portugal
    May 1, 2025
    Official Selection
  • New York Script Awards
    New York
    May 5, 2025
    Grand Prix: First-Time Screenwriter
  • Cambridge Short Film Festival
    Cambridge
    May 27, 2025
    Best Student Screenwriter
  • Pune Short Awards
    Pune
    June 29, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Chicago Script Awards
    Chicago
    June 27, 2025
    First Time Screenwriter (Short)
Writer Biography - Jonathas Davi Gesteira

I am a Brazilian screenwriter currently based in Lisbon. With a background in Literature from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), I explore cinematic storytelling with a strong foundation in narrative and language. My scripts blend humor and drama to engage with social themes and contemporary issues.
Many of the stories I work on revolve around characters experiencing cultural shifts and personal transformations, often drawing from diverse perspectives and real-life observations. From mockumentaries to intense dramas, the focus is on creating authentic dialogue and dynamic storytelling.
Inspired by travel and cultural exchanges, my approach aims to connect with universal themes while maintaining a distinctly Brazilian perspective. The goal is to craft narratives that balance social critique with engaging character development.

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