Volver

Three years prior to the events of the film, Raimunda and Sole experience a devastating tragedy when their parents perish in a fire. This incident leaves a profound impact on both sisters as they navigate their lives in Madrid, forever haunted by their loss.

Sole returns to her home village to attend the funeral of her elderly Aunt Paula, who is suffering from dementia. This visit stirs memories of their past, triggering unexpected encounters and revelations.

During her stay, Sole meets with Agustina, who shares a shocking claim that Aunt Paula has been conversing with the ghost of their mother, Irene. To Sole's surprise, she herself experiences the presence of Irene, deepening the mystery surrounding their family's history.

After Sole returns to Madrid, she discovers that her mother, Irene, has secretly hidden in her car's trunk. Accepting her mother into her life, Sole welcomes Irene's help at her hair salon, where they begin to reconnect amidst years of unresolved feelings.

Raimunda and her daughter, Paula, face a dramatic encounter when Paula's father, Paco, attempts to assault her, claiming he isn't her real father. In a moment of self-defense, Paula stabs Paco, marking the start of a harrowing series of events.

In the aftermath of the attack, Raimunda conceals Paco's body in a freezer at a nearby restaurant owned by Emilio, who is currently absent. This desperate act sets off a chain reaction that thrusts Raimunda into an unexpected role as a restaurateur.

A film crew unexpectedly arrives at the restaurant, providing Raimunda with a chance to reinvigorate her career. Seizing the moment, she decides to cater for them, unknowingly stepping back into the restaurant business amid the chaos of her personal life.

As Raimunda navigates her new circumstances, she prepares to tell Paula the shocking truth about her parentage, promising to explain everything in due time. The weight of their family's secrets begins to loom heavily over them.

Agustina, privy to her terminal cancer diagnosis, travels to Madrid to seek treatment. During her hospital visit, she brings up troubling ghost sightings, hinting at unresolved issues that intertwine their lives.

In an effort to distance herself from the traumatic events, Raimunda leaves Paula with Sole and rents a van to dispose of Paco's body in the river Júcar. This act underscores the lengths she is willing to go to protect her daughter.

During her time at Sole's apartment, Paula discovers a connection with the ghost of her grandmother, Irene. This spiritual interaction fosters a deeper bond between them, offering Paula some comfort amid the chaos of her reality.

As Agustina visits Raimunda at the restaurant, long-buried family secrets begin to surface. Raimunda reveals the truth about her father's affair with Agustina's mother, linking their families in ways they never understood.

Sole then shares her own experience of witnessing their mother's spirit, who is believed to be in the next room with Paula. During this encounter, Irene clarifies the misunderstandings of her past, disclosing that she was not a victim of the fire as previously thought.

Irene reveals her intention to care for Agustina during her illness, pledging to make amends for the past. This emotional reunion illustrates the family's commitment to healing old wounds and restoring relationships.

The film culminates in a heartfelt reunion between Raimunda and Irene, who embrace and promise to rebuild their fractured relationship. This reconciliation signals hope for the family as they embark on a journey of healing and understanding.