A beautifully rendered autobiographical tale, Romería is celebrated Spanish director Carla Simón's (Alcarràs) touching portrait of family origins. Beyond a tour de force coming of age story, Romería offers a moving, trenchant investigation on how family connections form new identities.
In a bravura performance, Llúcia Garcia stars as 18 year-old Marina, who travels to the glittering seaside town of Vigo determined to uncover information on her father. Gradually tracking down his siblings, she slowly learns uncomfortable secrets about her parents’ unconventional life and turbulent past.
Reviews
"No knowledge of Simón’s life or previous work is required, however, to be drawn into this layered, wistfully moving memory piece, which is sure to further boost her rising arthouse profile after premiering in competition at Cannes." –Variety
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This film is written and directed by Carla Simón, edited by Ana Pfaff, produced by María Zamora, and features cinematography by Hélène Louvart.
