- Overview
The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the world. While the story centres on Moncho's ordinary coming-of-age experiences, tensions related to the looming Spanish Civil War periodically interrupt Moncho's personal growth and daily life.
- Release Date
24 September 1999
- DirectingJosé Luis Cuerda
- Budget
$3,000,000.00
- Revenue
$7,738,129.00
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