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Two people born on the same day in 1931 keep meeting across eight decades of Spanish history, their bond strained by families on opposite sides of the coming Civil War.
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About the film
One of the two Spains will freeze your heart.
What it’s about
Octavio and Adela are born on April 14th, 1931, in neighbouring villages near Madrid. Over the next eight decades, their lives intersect repeatedly through intense encounters and misunderstandings, set against the backdrop of Spain and Europe's turbulent history. They come from families on opposing sides of a country drifting toward Civil War, and their passionate connection is tested by those divisions.
What hooks you
Julio Medem directs Ana Rujas as Adela and Javier Rey as Octavio. The film spans eight episodes, each capturing a pivotal moment in their intertwined lives.
Who it’s for
It suits viewers who enjoy epic romances set against real historical upheavals, and those drawn to stories where personal and political conflicts mirror each other.
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 120 votesCreative team
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