In the summer of 1993, following the death of her parents to AIDS, six-year-old Frida is forced from bustling Barcelona to the Catalan provinces to live with her aunt and uncle, her new legal guardians.
Country life is a challenge: aside from the emotional upheaval, the nature that surrounds her is mysterious, if not dangerous. At night, Frida prays for her mother, who she misses horribly, while during the day she attempts to find her place in this new life. She also has a new little sister to look after and who inspires new feelings such as jealousy. But it is the source of her parents’ passing that casts a shadow over how she is treated by the local community… Indeed, Frida’s life will never be the same.
Punctuated by moments of youthful exuberance and mature ruminations, this coming of age drama is an extraordinarily moving snapshot of being a child in an adult world, anchored by flawless performances by its two young stars. Carla Simón’s autobiographical jewel proves that even the most familiar stories can seem brand new when told with such empathy, authenticity, and beauty.
Festivals & Awards
Academy Awards 2017
Spain Official Entry for Best Foreign Film
Berlin Film Festival 2017
Best First Feature, Grand Prix Generation Kplus International Jury
Buenos Aires International Film Festival of Independent Cinema 2017
Best Director
Gaudi Awards 2017
Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Catalan Film, Best Editing
Goya Award 2017
Best First Time Director, Best Supporting Actor, Breakthrough Performance
Istanbul 2017
Special Prize of the Jury
Malaga Film festival 2017
Dunia Ayaso Award, Golden Biznaga for best Spanish Film
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