El verano que vivimos 2020
Carlos Sedes' 2020 drama El verano que vivimos (2020) transports viewers to the rugged charm of a tiny Galician fishing village in 1998, where idealism meets reality for Isabel, a determined journalism student.
Director: Carlos Sedes
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El verano que vivimos (2020) about?
Set in 1998, it follows Isabel, a journalism student sent to a small coastal town for her internship, only to find herself writing obituaries. As she documents the lives of the departed, she stumbles upon love and self-discovery in the most unexpected place.
Who directed El verano que vivimos?
Carlos Sedes brings this Galician coming-of-age romance to life with a sensitive touch and vivid sense of place.
Who stars in El verano que vivimos?
The film features Blanca Suárez, Javier Rey, Pablo Molinero, Carlos Cuevas, and María Pedraza in key roles.
Is El verano que vivimos (2020) worth watching?
With its heartfelt blend of drama and romance, El verano que vivimos offers a refreshing take on growth and connection. While unrated on IMDb, its themes and cast deliver a compelling experience for fans of character-driven cinema.
How long is El verano que vivimos?
The film runs for 120 minutes.
About El verano que vivimos (2020) — A Galician summer romance steeped in journalism and life's unexpected turns
Carlos Sedes' 2020 drama El verano que vivimos (2020) transports viewers to the rugged charm of a tiny Galician fishing village in 1998, where idealism meets reality for Isabel, a determined journalism student. Fresh from university, she expects big-city reporting, yet her internship assignment lands her in the quiet corner of obituaries—a task that initially feels like a dead end. But as she pores through memories, Isabel uncovers unexpected stories, unexpected connections, and an unfolding summer romance that challenges everything she thought she knew about life, loss, and what makes a story worth telling.
Blending drama and romance with a nostalgic coastal mood, the film contrasts the harshness of the Atlantic with the warmth of human bonds. Blanca Suárez shines as the headstrong Isabel, supported by Javier Rey and Pablo Molinero in a story where grief and first love intertwine like sea and shore, leaving audiences wrapped in both melancholy and hope.