Overview
The Child
Directed by Mariano Barroso
Opens abroad Nov 13
The story of Mariaje and Nicasio, the mother and grandfather of one of the children who died in a gas explosion in a town in the Basque Country in October 1980. On a journey marked by unexpected emotions, Mariaje and Nicasio search for - and find - their own unique way to overcome their loss.
WRITERMariano BarrosoSTARRINGBelén Cuesta, Karra Elejalde, Pep Ambròs, Raquel FerriGENREDrama
Pre-release· opens in the US Friday, Nov 27, 2026
Overview
A film from Mariano Barroso, starring Belén Cuesta and Karra Elejalde.
It opens in theaters Friday, November 27.
TypeOriginalAdaptation (this film)SequelRemake
SourceNovel
GenreDrama
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United StatesIn theaters Friday, November 27
Opening in theaters in the United States.
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