La vida lliure (2017) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2017 · 91 mins · Catalan

Directed by

Marc Recha

Starring

Miquel Gelabert, Sergi López, Núria Prims, Blai Bonet, Macià Arguimbau, Mariona Gomila

Set on the island of Menorca at the turn of the 20th century, the story follows two young siblings whose parents are absent. They live with their uncle, "Es Conco," on a rural farm surrounded by the island’s natural beauty. The children explore their surroundings, learning about the island through stories, legends, and the magic of their environment, where the past, present, and future intertwine. Their idyllic world is disrupted when they discover a ship in the bay, a symbol of longing and the unattainable.