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The Teacher Who Promised the Sea

Movie"Based on the true story of Antoni Benaiges."
Audience Score
76
The Teacher Who Promised the Sea
NR 1 hr 45 minHistory, Drama
Ariadna discovers that her grandfather has been searching for the remains of his father, who disappeared during the Civil War. Determined to help him, she travels to Burgos, where a mass grave is being excavated, and where he could be buried. During her stay there, she will learn the story of Antoni Benaiges, a young teacher from Tarragona who was her grandfather's teacher before the war. Through an innovative pedagogical method, Antoni inspired his students and made them a promise: to take them to see the sea.
DirectorPatricia Font
WriterAlbert Val

Movie Details

Movie Box Office Gross:$2,232,542 (Worldwide)
Original Language:Spanish
Executive Producers:Marcel Barrena
Production Companies:Minoria Absoluta, Lastor Media, Filmax, ICEC, Mestres Films, TVE, TV3