The Teacher Who Promised The Sea

The Teacher Who Promised The Sea

110 mins | Drama, History | Nov. 10, 2023

Ariadna discovers that her grandfather has been searching for the remains of her 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.

The Teacher Who Promised The Sea

110 mins | Drama, History | Nov. 10, 2023

The Teacher Who Promised The Sea
Ariadna discovers that her grandfather has been searching for the remains of her 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.
Producers TVE, Filmax, TV3, Institut Català de les Empreses Culturals (ICEC), Lastor Media, Minoria Absoluta, Mestres Films
Original title El maestro que prometió el mar
Directors Patricia Font
Writers Albert Val, Francesc Escribano

Cast

Enric Auquer

as Antoni Benaiges

Laia Costa

as Ariadna

Luisa Gavasa

as Charo

Milo Taboada

as Padre Primitivo

Nicolás Calvo

as Emilio

Alba Guilera

as Laura

Gael Aparício

as Carlos

Eduardo Ferrés

as Rodríguez

Alba Hermoso

as Josefina

Alicia G. Reyero

as Ángeles

Gema Sala

as Jacinta