The Teacher Who Promised the Sea
Based on the true story of Antoni Benaiges.
Genres
Overview
Ariadna discovers that her grandfather has been searching for the remains of his father, who disappeared during the Civil War. Determined to help him, she travels to Burgos, where a mass grave is being excavated, and where he could be buried. During her stay there, she will learn the story of Antoni Benaiges, a young teacher from Tarragona who was her grandfather's teacher before the war. Through an innovative pedagogical method, Antoni inspired his students and made them a promise: to take them to see the sea.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$2232542
Runtime
105 min
Release Date
2023-11-10
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Vote Count
81
Vote Average
7.679
Enric Auquer
Antoni Benaiges
Laia Costa
Ariadna
Luisa Gavasa
Charo
Ramon Agirre
Emilio (adulto)
Milo Taboada
Padre Primitivo
Alba Guilera
Laura
Eduardo Ferrés
Rodríguez
Alicia G. Reyero
Ángeles
Nicolás Calvo
Emilio
Gael Aparício
Carlos
Alba Hermoso
Josefina
Gema Sala
Jacinta
Carlos Troya
Bernardo Ramírez
Felipe García Vélez
Carlos adulto
Antonio Mora
Alcalde
Jorge Da Rocha
Camilo
Laura Conejero
Rosa
Xavi Francés
Inspector Educacion
David Climent
Jefe Falangista
Elisa Crehuet
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Padi Padilla
Encarna
Alia Torres
Hija Ariadna
Arnau Casanovas
Retratista
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Elvira
María Escoda
Juana
Chus Gutiérrez
Archivera
Joan Scufesis
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Cristina Murillo
Enfermera Residencia
Sara Madrid
Excursionista
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Camarero Falangista
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Locutor Radio
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Leandro (Niño Escuela)
Didac Cano
Casimiro (Niño Escuela)
Hernán Gracia
Eulogio (Niño Escuela)
Noa Guillén
Asunción (Niña Escuela)
Ona Macià
Saturnina (Niña Escuela)
Elena Moreno
Dionisia (Niña Escuela)
Gal-La Petit
Hilaria (Niña Escuela)
Genís Lama
Falangista (uncredited)
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