A 20-minute miracle that'll make you call your abuela immediately.
A story based on true events. When Antonio receives a diagnosis that threatens to tear his family apart, his daughter and granddaughter return to Málaga to be with him. There, Lucía, determined to save her grandfather, clings to her faith and makes a promise to the Cautivo: to play music in his footsteps in exchange for her life. Through music, sacrifice, and hope, the granddaughter embarks on a journey that will transform not only her own life, but also that of her entire family.
Score
Sacred music woven through Semana Santa tradition.
Acting
Cloe Gallé's desperate hope carries every frame.
Director
Alejandro Luque
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
El Cautivo de Málaga is a revered 18th-century crucifix carried through the streets during Holy Week — locals believe it grants miracles to those who witness its passage.
Director Alejandro Luque cast actual Málaga residents in background roles, filming during the real 2024 Semana Santa — the documentary texture blurs reality and fiction.
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