An acclaimed Spanish film director (Javier Bardem) attempts to mend a long-strained relationship with his estranged daughter Emilia (Victoria Luengo), an unsuccessful actress whose career has stalled, by casting her as the lead in his ambitious new feature film project.
Confined together on set under the relentless pressure of production, the father-daughter duo is forced to navigate their fragile dynamics.
As lingering resentment, buried family trauma, and unspoken grievances bubble to the surface, their professional collaboration quickly devolves into an intense, raw psychological battle where neither can hide behind their artistic facades.
Director Rodrigo Sorogoyen crafts an intricate, emotionally searing meta-drama that explores the toxic intersections of artistic obsession, familial duty, and personal ego.
Bardem and Luengo deliver captivating, powerhouse performances, establishing the film as a commanding, top-tier highlight of modern Spanish cinema.
From the claustrophobic tension of quiet film rehearsals to explosive on-set confrontations, this emotionally charged drama is an unforgettable study of family and redemption.
Drama (2026)
Spain,France (Spanish, English, with English subtitles) 135 Min
