For a change, a film from Spain where the politics are left aside in a comedy that will prove to be a crowd pleaser, although we have no idea what reception it might have had in its native country, and judging by only two comments submitted to this site, it might not have received mass distribution.
First time director Gustavo Ron, working on the screen play that he, and Edmon Roch created, shows an affinity for this type of light fare. The film which was shot in Galicia, a gorgeous part in Northern Spain, is easy on the eye.
Best of all in the movie is Manuel Lozano, a young actor who shows a talent, and presence. He is Samuel, a young man traumatized by the loss of his parents in an accident, who hasn't left the family apartment in about three years. He lives side by side with the memory of his grandfather, a writer.
Samuel's sister, Marina, nicely played by Veronica Sanchez, wants to get the young man out of his shell and decides to hire a young man, Gabriel, a funny Daniel Guzman, to tutor her brother. Hidden in the background, and obviously only seen by Samuel is Paul, the grandfather, who is seen giving Samuel advice in helping him write a book. Fernando Fernan Gomez, who passed away recently, is seen as the wise old man. Phyllida Law plays a small, but key role in the movie.
"Mia Sarah" is a small joyous comedy from a director to watch out for, Gustavo Ron.
First time director Gustavo Ron, working on the screen play that he, and Edmon Roch created, shows an affinity for this type of light fare. The film which was shot in Galicia, a gorgeous part in Northern Spain, is easy on the eye.
Best of all in the movie is Manuel Lozano, a young actor who shows a talent, and presence. He is Samuel, a young man traumatized by the loss of his parents in an accident, who hasn't left the family apartment in about three years. He lives side by side with the memory of his grandfather, a writer.
Samuel's sister, Marina, nicely played by Veronica Sanchez, wants to get the young man out of his shell and decides to hire a young man, Gabriel, a funny Daniel Guzman, to tutor her brother. Hidden in the background, and obviously only seen by Samuel is Paul, the grandfather, who is seen giving Samuel advice in helping him write a book. Fernando Fernan Gomez, who passed away recently, is seen as the wise old man. Phyllida Law plays a small, but key role in the movie.
"Mia Sarah" is a small joyous comedy from a director to watch out for, Gustavo Ron.