
Alba and Martín embark on a trip to the southeast of Spain. They make a stop at an isolated farmhouse in the middle of the desert, whose esplanade is full of furniture and objects for sale. As they silently observe these relics belonging to broken relationships, they perceive the nostalgia for a feeling already exhausted, whose last throes show them that their journey is a flight forward.
Directed by Juan Francisco Viruega, Amanece leans on a strong ensemble — Aura Garrido, Iria del Río, Isabel Ampudia — 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 drama titles of 2023.
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Middle-aged widow Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters Ruth and Matilda are struggling to survive in a society they barely understand. Beatrice dreams of opening an elegant tea room but does not have the wherewithal to achieve her lofty goal. Epileptic Ruth is a rebellious adolescent, while shy but highly intelligent and idealistic Matilda seeks solace in her pets and school projects, including one designed to show how small amounts of radium affect marigolds.
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