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Ismael (2013), a Spanish drama directed by Marcelo Piñeyro, follows the journey of eight-year-old Ismael Tchou as he travels by train from Madrid to Barcelona. Initially, fleeing home in search of Felix Ambros, whom he believes is his father, Ismael’s only clue is a letter addressed to his mother and an apartment’s location. Upon arriving at the address, Ismael is greeted not by his father but by Nora, an elegant woman in her fifties who turns out to be Felix’s mother and therefore Ismael’s grandmother. This unexpected encounter sets off a chain of events as each character grapples with their ...

Director Fernando González Molina’s Spanish drama film, I Want You (2012), follows the story of H as he returns to Barcelona after two years in London. Hoping to leave behind memories of his former love, Babi, and the loss of his best friend, Pollo, H is picked up at the airport by his brother. Upon settling back into his hometown, H takes a ride on his bike, only to end up at the port where he used to race illegally. A phone call interrupts his thoughts – Katina has heard about his return through Álex (H’s brother) and suggests meeting at a nearby park. As H arrives at the park, he runs into Chino who ...

Three Steps Above Heaven (2010) is a Spanish romantic drama film directed by Fernando González Molina and written by Ramón Salazar. Starring Mario Casas and María Valverde, the film is based on the novel by Federico Moccia. It follows the story of Babi, a sheltered upper-middle-class girl, and Hache, a rebellious risk-taker, as they navigate their contrasting worlds and embark on a passionate yet challenging love affair. While ...