The film is based on the autobiography of writer Manuel Vincent. His father doesn't want him to become a writer and sends him to Valencia law school. One day Manuel sees his dream girl and follows her on a trolley car to Malvarossa beach. He then studies in college, meets call girl La China who teaches him love secrets, but still remembers that girl.
Acting
Ariadna Gil owns every frame she's in.
Cinematography
Valencia glows like a fever dream of youth.
Director
José Luis García Sánchez
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director José Luis García Sánchez was part of Spain's 'Madrid School' that revitalized cinema after Franco.
The real Manuel Vincent became one of Spain's most beloved journalists — his father never got over it.
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