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Release, runtime and language
2010 · 99 mins · Spanish
Directed by
Alejandro González Padilla
Starring
Jaime Camil, Mónica Huarte, Jorge Zárate, Mariana Peñalva, Javier Tolosa, Blanca Soto

Mary's husband Ernest is absorbed in running his family business, leaving her lonely and suspicious of an affair. Her friends Isabel—married to philosopher Adolfo and Ernest's best friend—and Patricia, an esoteric enthusiast, persuade her to undergo a past‑life regression. Under hypnosis Mary fails to return, speaking an unknown tongue and claiming to be a 14th‑century Basque princess.

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  2. 2 What it is about
  3. 3 Is it worth watching?
  4. 4 After you watch
  5. 5 Movie threads
  6. 6 Every angle

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In a sun‑drenched town where the rhythm of daily business masks deeper currents, Maria finds herself drifting in the quiet after her husband, Ernest, becomes absorbed by the demands of his family’s company. Their once‑intimate home feels increasingly like a stage for unspoken questions, and Maria’s growing suspicion that something is missing in their marriage leaves her both lonely and restless.

Enter a circle of close friends who each bring their own zest for the uncanny. Isabel, married to the philosophically inclined Adolfo, and Patricia, a devotee of esoteric curiosities, gently coax Maria toward an experience that promises answers beyond the ordinary. Their suggestion leads her to Olga, a certified therapist whose practice blends modern technique with the promise of uncovering forgotten selves through past‑life regression. The invitation feels like a breath of fresh air, a chance for Maria to explore a hidden dimension of herself while the ordinary world continues its hum.

When the session begins, the atmosphere shifts. Under hypnosis, Maria slips into a state that feels both familiar and alien, speaking in a language no one recognises and asserting that she is a princess from a distant 14th‑century Basque realm. The air in the therapist’s office tightens with an eerie mix of curiosity and concern, as the present reality seems to tilt under the weight of this unexpected revelation. The phenomenon raises questions about identity, memory, and the thin veil separating history from the here and now.

The film sustains a mood that balances quiet domestic tension with an unsettling, almost mystical intrigue. As Maria’s friends watch her navigate this bewildering experience, the story invites viewers to ponder how the past can echo through the present, how love can be both a refuge and a mystery, and how the search for self can lead down paths no one anticipated.

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