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Sunday's Illness streaming

Original title: La enfermedad del domingo
2018 Movie Spain Drama 113 min Ages 12+
By: Ramón Salazar With: Bruna González, Susi Sánchez, David Kammenos, Greta Fernández, Miguel Ángel Solá

Anabel is a high-class old lady who lives happily in Barcelona (Catalonia, northeast to Spain) with her businessman husband Bernabé and their daughter Greta. But during a dinner party organized by Anabel, she sees for the first time in 30 years Chiara, her daughter from her first marriage, disguised as a staff member. Chiara reveals herself to her mother and asks if they can spend 10 days together. Anabel offers Chiara money instead, but when she refuses, a reluctant Anabel gives in to the request. They go to the isolated house they used to live in with Chiara's father, located in a little town in the French Pyrenees. Strangers to each other, Anabel and Chiara spend the days in uncomfortable situations; Anabel tries to learn the reason for her daughter's request, Chiara keeps silent about it. Anabel finds herself reliving her youth and trying to get to know her daughter again. Then Chiara finally reveals the real reason she wanted to spend time with her mother and makes a new request to an off-guard Anabel.

Filmium rating
69%

Festival Achievements

Berlin International Film Festival 2018
Selections:
Panorama Special 2018

Mood

Emotional
Intense
Melancholic
Poignant
Tense

Cast & Crew

Ramón Salazar
Greta Fernández
Bárbara Lennie
David Kammenos
Miguel Ángel Solá
Richard Bohringer
Bruna González
Susi Sánchez
Barbara Lennie
Female Leads
Strong Performances
Talented Cast

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Close-Up Shots
Emotional
Intimate
Intimate Framing
Naturalistic
Naturalistic Lighting

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Character-Focused
Introspective
Linear
Non-Linear
Psychological

Pace

Contemplative
Deliberate
Meditative
Slow
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Ambient Score
Subtle Music

Style

Character-Driven
Cinematic
Dramatic
Realistic

Time-Period

2010S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Abandonment
Emotional Conflict
Emotional Tension
Illness Revelation
Reconciliation
Trust Issues

Characters

Family Members
Ill Woman
Mother-Daughter Relationship

Ending

Ambiguous
Bittersweet
Impactful
Poignant
Tragic

Historical Context

2010S
Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Confession
Reunion
Self-Sacrifice

Plot

Emotional Confrontation
Estrangement
Family Drama
Family Secrets
Illness
Redemption

Setting

Countryside
Family Home
Intimate
Rural Community
Urban

Shooting Location

Barcelona
Spanish Countryside

Theme

Emotional Reconciliation
Estrangement
Family Dynamics
Family Secrets
Forgiveness
Illness And Mortality

Genre

Drama
Family
Family Drama
Psychological

Audiences

Adults
Art-House Fans
Art-House Viewers
Drama Enthusiasts

Titles

La enfermedad del domingo
Sunday's Illness

Critical Reception

Emotionally Impactful
High Praise
Phenomenal Performances

Festivals

Berlin International Film Festival

Ratings

6.9/10 Average
89% Rotten Tomatoes

Reception

Berlin Film Festival
Critical Acclaim
Film Festival
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

Spain

Release Year

2018
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