The buried memories of the Spanish Civil War are unearthed as a woman searches for the remains of her grandfather's father and discovers the story of an idealistic young teacher from Tarragona.
Antoni Benaiges was a teacher who introduced progressive education methods to a rural Spanish school in 1934, before the start of the Spanish Civil War. He promised to take his students to see the ocean for the first time. Seventy-five years later, the granddaughter of one of those students discovers the moving story hidden behind that promise.The film explores themes of hope, education and oppression, with a powerful performance by the lead actor, Enric Auquer. This poignant portrayal of a forgotten hero has been praised for its emotional depth and for its timely reflection on the importance of education and freedom in the face of tyranny.