Directed by Mariano Barroso, the drama film ‘The Child’ tells the story of Mariaje (Belén Cuesta) and Nicasio (Karra Elejalde), the mother and grandfather of one of the children who died in the gas explosion in a town in Vizcaya in October 1980. This tragedy shocked the town and all of Spain, and changed their lives forever. Our protagonists refuse to accept the tragedy. In a journey of discovery and resilience, full of unexpected emotions, Mariaje and Nicasio search for—and find—their own unique way to overcome their loss.
‘The Child’ stars Belén Cuesta (as Mariaje), Karra Elejalde (as Nicasio), Pep Ambròs, Raquel Ferri (as Garbiñe), Leyre Berrocal (as Lupe), and Marco Ibarra (as Sargento Guardia Civil).
Written by Mariano Barroso, based on the novel by Fernando Aramburu, ‘The Child’ is produced by Mariano Barroso and Rafael Portela Freire. Production companies are Umea Films and Netflix.
The film’s cinematography is by Marc Gómez del Moral, with music by Fernando Velázquez.
Watch the trailer below:
Netflix will release ‘The Child’ on November 27, 2026, on the platform. It premieres in Spanish theaters on November 13, 2026.
For more details, visit the official website here.
Belén Cuesta is most known for Money Heist, The Endless Trench, and Holy Camp!. Karra Elejalde is most known for Spanish Affair, Timecrimes, and Even the Rain. Mariano Barroso is most known for Todas las mujeres, Éxtasis, and La línea invisible.
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