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Elena and Ivan are getting ready to enter into a new phase in their life. They are leaving the metropolis of Barcelona to settle in the Catalan countryside, where they are taking over a cork oak plantation. Not only will the business pay for their living, but they also want to exploit the plantation equitably and sustainably. But despite their ideals, Elena and Ivan soon find themselves in a crisis which will endanger not only their project, but also their relationship.
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This film feels like a slow descent into unease. The idyllic countryside setting becomes increasingly oppressive as the characters' ideals clash with harsh realities. It's a tense, atmospheric watch that lingers long after the credits roll.
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rural life
