Manuela is left behind when her husband Justo fights for his ideals against Franco's Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War. He is deported to a concentration camp, and upon his release, continues the fight against nationalism in the French resistance. Years pass without a word from him, but his wife never gives up hope of seeing him again.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Peter Sehr
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
María Valverde
Manuela
Juan Diego Botto
Justo
Ivana Baquero
Paloma - age 15
Nina Hoss
Lenin
Laura Morante
Lucienne
Jean-Marc Barr
Pierre
Irene Montalà
Pilar
Adrià Collado
Francisco
Biel Duran
Luis
Pere Arquillué
Jaime
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