Heart of the Forest ( 1979 )

Overview

Told in a manner more common during the Franco era, this movie tells the story of a man who fought with the Republican forces during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) and has been hiding in the hills for 10 years. Local people help him avoid constant searches by the police, who know he is there. A returning exile seeks him out to try and get him to surrender, with tragic consequences for both of them.

Top Cast

Norman Briski

Juan

Ángela Molina

Amparo

Luis Politti

El andarín

Víctor Valverde

Suso

Santiago Ramos

Atiano