The story of Mariaje and Nicasio, the mother and grandfather of one of the children who died in a gas explosion in a town in the Basque Country in October 1980. On a journey marked by unexpected emotions, Mariaje and Nicasio search for - and find - their own unique way to overcome their loss.
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Cast
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Belén Cuesta
Mariaje
Known for
Money Heist
The Wedding Unplanner
Karra Elejalde
Nicasio
Known for
Timecrimes
Below Zero
Pep Ambròs
Known for
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Raquel Ferri
Also in
God's Crooked Lines
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Joan Solé Martí
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Álex Infantes
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Alex Infantes
Mariano Barroso Director · Fernando Aramburu Author Marc Gómez del Moral Cinematographer
United States release November 27, 2026 · Produced in Spain · Original title El niño
Production
Spain
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Languages
Original title
El niño
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Spain · November 13, 2026
Theatrical
United States · November 27, 2026
Digital · Netflix
Philippines
November 26, 2026 · Digital · Netflix
Singapore
November 27, 2026 · Digital · Netflix
Spain
November 27, 2026 · Digital · Netflix
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