Two orphans, a drunk sea captain, and a magic rock walk into a bar...
Deserted by their father and with their mother dead, nine-year-old Pablo and his little sister Maria refuse to be separated from each other by their caretaker aunt. With a cross as their guide, they embark on a perilous, but ultimately rewarding adventure in search of a mystical gem that holds the key to happiness. They escape the fearsome metal hook of a pirate and are helped by a delightfully drunken Captain in their quest for the magic stone.
Practical Effects
Charming handmade fantasy aesthetic despite obvious budget constraints.
Acting
Frank Grimes commits to drunken Captain energy with surprising heart.
Director
Antonio Peláez
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This Spanish-British co-production barely registered in either market and remains nearly impossible to find legally.
Part of a weird 1980s trend of European children's films mixing religious imagery with fantasy adventure—see also: The NeverEnding Story's lesser cousins.
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