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Speak Sunlight

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After 30 years in exile, a couple return to their homeland. Manolo and Maruja work as butler and cook/nanny at the Jolis diplomatic residence in Paris. Alanito, 15, considers the kitchen his spiritual home, where he can laugh, misbehave, get a shot of port or a puff of a Gauloise from Maruja. She adores and spoils him while his parents entertain scores of guests, paying him little attention. Maruja receives life-altering news that leads to a return to Spain after 30 years. In the blink of an eye, they are on a train to Pamplona. It's the time of De Gaulle, Franco, and the Beatles. Secrets are uncovered, courage summoned, and at the end of the summer everyone is changed.

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Pramit Chatterjee Digital Mafia Talkies Dec 22, 2024
3/5
Speak Sunlight is a solid coming-of-age drama that balances the naivete and energy of one’s youth with the existential thoughts that cross one’s mind during their twilight years really, really well. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Dec 21, 2024
3.0/4.0
Speak Sunlight doesn't necessarily tell us a story we haven't seen before on the big screen, though its inspiration in real life feels authentic and themes of coming-of-age, legacy, life, and regrets will all resonate universally. Go to Full Review
Emilie Black Cinema Crazed Dec 17, 2024
Carmen Machi as Maruja and the cinematography shine here, making the film their own and making a watch that is oddly fascinating and mesmerizing. Go to Full Review
Federico Furzan Movie-Blogger.com Dec 10, 2024
3/5
Speak Sunlight is a very compelling drama that tells a universal story, all in the hands of veteran Carmen Machi. Go to Full Review
Dallas King Flick Feast Dec 1, 2024
3/5
The warmth between the lead characters is reflected in the cinematography by José Luis Alcaine... Whilst this makes for a charming cinematic tale, the summer haze results in certain aspects losing some of their impact. Go to Full Review
Alex Saveliev Film Threat Nov 19, 2024
8/10
Speak Sunlight is about family, love, one’s connection to home, overcoming obstacles… But at its heart, it’s a coming-of-age story, one that many viewers will find supremely relatable. Go to Full Review
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Carol Polakoff

Director

Carmen Machi

Maruja

Karra Elejalde

Manolo

Alicia Lobo

Señora Jolis

Laura G

Madre Tren

Javier Perdiguero

Churrero
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Synopsis After 30 years in exile, a couple return to their homeland. Manolo and Maruja work as butler and cook/nanny at the Jolis diplomatic residence in Paris. Alanito, 15, considers the kitchen his spiritual home, where he can laugh, misbehave, get a shot of port or a puff of a Gauloise from Maruja. She adores and spoils him while his parents entertain scores of guests, paying him little attention. Maruja receives life-altering news that leads to a return to Spain after 30 years. In the blink of an eye, they are on a train to Pamplona. It's the time of De Gaulle, Franco, and the Beatles. Secrets are uncovered, courage summoned, and at the end of the summer everyone is changed.
Director
Carol Polakoff
Producer
Carol Polakoff
Screenwriter
Natxo López, Carol Polakoff, John Milarky
Production Co
Babieka Films, Viewfinder Pictures
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
European Spanish
Runtime
1h 34m
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