It Is What It Is (2026)
Romanos bar is the only café in the town of Aboadela: a small place in a valley in the North of Portugal. Here a group of young men spend most of their time - playing cards and talking shit. Some seem to search for a way out of the town, while others have accepted that it is what it is.
Director: Jasmijn Kooijman
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: January 24, 2026
Cast
Original Language: pt
Keywords
portugal, coming of age, rural setting
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It Is What It Is about?
- Romanos bar is the only café in the town of Aboadela: a small place in a valley in the North of Portugal. Here a group of young men spend most of their time - playing cards and talking shit. Some seem to search for a way out of the town, while others have accepted that it is what it is.
- Who directed It Is What It Is?
- It Is What It Is was directed by Jasmijn Kooijman.
- Who stars in It Is What It Is?
- It Is What It Is stars Marco Cerqueira, Francisco Teixeira.
- How long is It Is What It Is?
- It Is What It Is has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).