Foremost by Night

Foremost by Night

2023 · 109 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama

Exploring the issue of stolen children in Spain, the plot tracks Vera’s search for her biological son, given in adoption, thereby coming across Cora and her adoptive son Egoz.

Directed by Victor Iriarte · Written by Andrea Queralt

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Lola Dueñas Vera
Ana Torrent Cora
Manuel Egozkue Egoz
María Vázquez Bibliotecaria
Katia Borlado Socorrista Piscina
Lina Rodrigues Fadista
Raquel Rocha Vieira Sanitaria
Izaro Alzaga Alumna Cora Joven
Clementina de Jesus Crista Complice Imprenta
Fernando Egozcue Guitarrista
Clara Eito Doctora
Mariana Agustina Arrese Giménez Funcionaria

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