Obaba

Obaba

2005 · 100 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama

A rural drama set in Obaba, a mythical region in northern Spain, where a young filmmaker struggled to capture the feel of the area, which in turn leads to a wealth of self-discovery.

Directed by Montxo Armendáriz · Written by Montxo Armendáriz

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