Under the Chestnut Tree

Under the Chestnut Tree

A ghost story without ghosts.

2024 · Drama, Family

The day after his father's funeral, Manuel waits for the arrival of his sister Olalla, with whom he has not spoken in more than twenty years. Twenty years since their mother died, at which time she left home without warning and never returned. Olalla returns with the subconscious idea of understanding his brother's decision to condemn his life to staying in that remote place in rural Galicia, a question that he does not even consider.

Directed by Marcos Varela · Written by Marcos Varela

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María Vázquez Olalla
Manuel Cortés Manuel

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