An aging couple follows after Ismael Tchou, an 8-year-old, who is trying to find his way to his estranged biological father all by himself.
Acting
Belén Rueda carries grief like a physical weight.
Cinematography
Sun-drenched highways that feel like escape and trap.
Writing
Kid logic that breaks adult hearts scene by scene.
Director
Marcelo Piñeyro
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Young actor Larsson do Amaral was discovered in a Barcelona open casting; his raw performance convinced Piñeyro to rewrite scenes around his natural reactions.
The film captures Spain's 2008-2013 economic crisis backdrop subtly — broken families, impossible housing, and the fantasy of 'starting over' somewhere cheaper.
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