Los Domingos (+English subtitles || Expat Cinema)
Regisseur
Te zien vanaf
Land
Spanje, Frankrijk
Jaar
2026
Lengte
117 min
Taal
Spaans, Baskisch, Engels
Ondertiteling
Engels
Genres
Kijkwijzer
When 17-year-old Ainara suddenly announces that she is considering life as a cloistered nun, her family is thrown into turmoil. What begins as a deeply personal declaration soon unravels years of buried tensions, unanswered questions and emotional fractures. Is Ainara truly following a spiritual calling, or is her decision shaped by the strict religious environment in which she was raised? And what role do grief, absence and emotional neglect play in her search for meaning?
In Los domingos, writer-director Alauda Ruiz de Azúa delivers a subtle yet gripping portrait of faith, identity and family conflict. After losing her mother at a young age, Ainara has grown up surrounded by religious tradition and expectation. Her wish to spend time in a convent forces those closest to her to confront their own beliefs, fears and failings, exposing the fragile balance between devotion, freedom and control.
Anchored by a remarkable breakout performance from Blanca Soroa, the film combines emotional precision with sharp psychological insight. Through finely observed dialogue and layered character dynamics, Los domingos becomes far more than a story about religion: it is a compelling exploration of tolerance, conformity, loss and the universal longing to belong. Thought-provoking, intimate and deeply human, the film invites audiences into a conversation that lingers long after the credits roll.