
Obsessed with finding her old boyfriend, Gumer, a 25-year-old girl, is released from jail in Barcelona, one of Europe's most sought-after port cities for drug trafficking and prostitution. Charo, her best friend, tries to help her, although she is not free, since depends on her pimp "Toni". But Gumer will persuade Charo to abandon Toni and form, along with other friends, a band to start businesses on their own.
Directed by Jordi Cadena, Barcelona sur leans on a strong ensemble — Marta Molins, Alma Muriel, Jaime Moreno — 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 1981.
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A commentary on Spanish society dressed as a thriller about the misadventures of a gang of young petty criminals after the real estate crash.
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