Cuando vuelva, en verano

Year 1987. Rubén is a ten-year-old boy who grows up playing tag in the village. He lives with his parents and his grandmother, with whom he spends the afternoons. Rosa tries to keep her grandson as a child and not to be aware of the dramatic situation at home, which is spoken about in a low voice.

Directed by Alberto Prados, Cuando vuelva, en verano leans on a strong ensemble — Rosario Pardo, Eros Herrero, Pepa Rus — 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 screen titles of 2023.