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Sound of the Sea

Son de mar

2001 · 1h 35m · Drama, Romance · Spain · Rated 16 (DE)

A new literature teacher, Ulises, comes to a small town near the sea and falls in love with a young woman, Martina. This woman is loved by a rich businessman named Alberto but chooses Ulises. Soon after their marriage and the birth of their son, Ulises vanishes while fishing at sea. In the meanwhile Martina marries Alberto, but all is not what it seems...

Directed by
Bigas Luna
Written by
Rafael Azcona
Based on the novel by
Manuel Vicent
Starring
Jordi Mollà, Leonor Watling, Eduard Fernández, Sergio Caballero
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based on novel or bookerotic movielove triangleolder man younger woman relationship
Rating16 (DE)

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