Lucky Star

Lucky Star

1997 · 95 min · ES · 6.6 (43 votes)
Dir. Ricardo Franco · Starring Antonio Resines, Maribel Verdú, Jordi Mollà, Ramón Barea, Clara Sanchís, Elvira Mínguez · Music Eva Gancedo
Drama

Rafael, a lonely 40-something butcher, saves a pregnant Marina from an assault by her boyfriend Daniel. Rafael agrees to take Marina in and they happily raise the child together. Years later, Daniel re-enters their lives and turns them upside down.

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This film feels like a raw, unflinching look at life's harsh realities. It's a quiet, character-focused drama that finds glimmers of hope and connection amidst profound struggle and unexpected circumstances.

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