
Spain, 1974. A teenager and his father are traveling in a car that is the only property they have. Their life is a continuous move by desolate coastal apartments in the tourism low season. When forced to change route and get away from sea, their lives will change dramatically.
Directed by Emilio Martínez Lázaro, Backroads leans on a strong ensemble — Antonio Resines, Maribel Verdú, Fernando Ramallo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 1997.
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