The ghosts of the Spanish Civil War is at the center of this Spanish film directed, and co-written by Patricia Ferreira with Virginia Yague. That conflict seems to be an eternal issue for directors from Spain, in one form, or another. The troubled past, as experienced by now an old man, haunts the newer generation in ways that are surprising.
David, a young architect student, has a bright future ahead of him. He lives with his mother, Irene, and his grandfather, Mateo in Madrid. One day he meets and fall in love with a lovely young woman, Clara, who is clearly not in the same league he is. Clara works as a cashier in a large supermarket. Introducing Clara to David's mother proves to be a mistake. The older woman feels he deserves better.
When David finds an old house in Madrid, he becomes friends with the occupants. They need his help in order to get the necessary repairs, but that an architect must inspect before they are made. Unfortunately, David is badly hurt in a traffic accident in which he loses his life. Irene tries to dispose of all his belongings, even when she is hurting inside.
Having taking Clara to a beach spot near Alicante before his death, David told her about the history of his grandfather and how the war affected his childhood. Mateo is surprised when Irene, warned by Clara, goes to the old house that David loved. There they will find a link to Mateo's past and finally Irene comes around in accepting Clara whose love for David never dies, even though he is not around.
Our main interest in watching the film was the presence of the great Fernando Fernan Gomez, who died a couple of years after this film was completed. His presence is felt throughout the film. Emma Vilarasau is fine as Irene, and Marta Etura is equally good as Clara. Roger Coma makes a valuable contribution, although he is only seen in the first half of the story.
David, a young architect student, has a bright future ahead of him. He lives with his mother, Irene, and his grandfather, Mateo in Madrid. One day he meets and fall in love with a lovely young woman, Clara, who is clearly not in the same league he is. Clara works as a cashier in a large supermarket. Introducing Clara to David's mother proves to be a mistake. The older woman feels he deserves better.
When David finds an old house in Madrid, he becomes friends with the occupants. They need his help in order to get the necessary repairs, but that an architect must inspect before they are made. Unfortunately, David is badly hurt in a traffic accident in which he loses his life. Irene tries to dispose of all his belongings, even when she is hurting inside.
Having taking Clara to a beach spot near Alicante before his death, David told her about the history of his grandfather and how the war affected his childhood. Mateo is surprised when Irene, warned by Clara, goes to the old house that David loved. There they will find a link to Mateo's past and finally Irene comes around in accepting Clara whose love for David never dies, even though he is not around.
Our main interest in watching the film was the presence of the great Fernando Fernan Gomez, who died a couple of years after this film was completed. His presence is felt throughout the film. Emma Vilarasau is fine as Irene, and Marta Etura is equally good as Clara. Roger Coma makes a valuable contribution, although he is only seen in the first half of the story.