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Release Year2025
Runtime3h 00m
LanguageCatalan
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorPere Vilà Barceló
WritersLaura Merino, Pere Vilà Barceló
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsWhen a River Becomes the Sea
About When a River Becomes the Sea
The heroine, a young archaeology student, whose relationship with herself, and with those around her, is forever marked by a traumatic event. Initially, Gaia cannot find the words to describe her situation, let alone the courage to speak about it. Eventually, however – like an archaeological excavation – she begins to uncover fragments of the past in order to piece her life together.
Directed by Pere Vilà Barceló, When a River Becomes the Sea leans on a strong ensemble — Claud Hernández, Àlex Brendemühl, Laia Marull — 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 2025.
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