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The Teacher Who Promised the Sea
“Based on the true story of Antoni Benaiges.”
7.8 / 10• 2023• 1h 45m•NR• Spanish
DramaHistory
Storyline
The buried memories of the Spanish Civil War are unearthed as a woman searches for the remains of her grandfather's father and discovers the story of an idealistic young teacher from Tarragona.
Cast & Crew
Enric Auquer
Antoni Benaiges
Lead
Laia Costa
Ariadna
Luisa Gavasa
Charo
Ramon Agirre
Emilio (adulto)
Milo Taboada
Padre Primitivo
Alba Guilera
Laura
Eduardo Ferrés
Rodríguez
Alicia G. Reyero
Ángeles
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Patricia Font's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Teacher Who Promised the Sea is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
