La noche de los girasoles

"Gripping and superb!"

Aug 25 2006 N/A 2h 3m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

Two speleologists, Esteban and Pedro, travel to a mountainous area located in northern Spain, near a small village, to study a newly discovered cave and determine if it is of scientific interest, while Gabi, Esteban's wife, awaits their return on a lonely road at the foot of the mountain.

Plot

As the dead body of a sexually assaulted young woman rests hidden in a sunflower field near the small village of Cerredo in Northern Spain, the horrible news will soon spread like wildfire. Up until now, this was a quiet and peaceful place; however, the unexpected discovery of an entrance to an unknown cave will draw the attention of a small crew of geologists eager to investigate the unexplored subterranean system, in the background of an unprecedented act of violence in the community. Inevitably, this unbearable situation shall mark the beginning of a vicious cycle of violence, deception and greed, as both stories are inextricably intertwined with the lives of people beyond suspicion. But, who has the courage to get to the bottom of it?

Written by

Jorge Sánchez-Cabezudo

Directed by

Jorge Sánchez-Cabezudo

Production Countries

Spain, Portugal, France

Production Companies

The Film, Canal+ España, TVE, ARTE France Cinéma, Stopline, Fado Filmes, Alta Films, Backup Media

Languages

Español

Awards

7 wins & 10 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
3,096
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA