The Remnants of You

by Gala Gracia

Jazz pianist Sara returns home after her father's death to run the family sheep ranch. A powerful theatrical debut full of music, rural life and rediscovering roots.

Sara (25) should be preparing for her first jazz concert in New York, where she has lived for four years. Instead, she returns to her hometown in the Pyrenees, Huesca, Spain, after her father Julio (55) dies suddenly. She and her sister Elena (27), who works in livestock farming, inherit a farm and a flock of ecological sheep. While handling inheritance paperwork, Sara is burdened by grief and guilt. She finds solace in visiting her grandfather Mauro (87) in a nursing home, maintaining the comforting lie that Julio is still alive. When Elena wants to sell the flock, Sara opposes and cancels her concert to keep her father's legacy alive. She connects with Tina (46), a vet and Julio's girlfriend, and becomes involved in ecological farming. Despite her hard work, Sara feels the emptiness of a life she didn't choose. She realizes she must forgive herself, accept the present without her father, and reclaim her own path.

Genre / Language / Length
Drama / Spanish / 91 minutes
Original title
Lo Que Queda De Ti
directed by
Gala Gracia
screenplay by
Gala Gracia
produced by
Potenza Producciones in co-production with Bastian Films, Sajama Films, Garbo Produzioni and Fado Filmes
Cast
  • Laia Manzanares (ESTOY VIVO, LA TIERRA LLAMANDO A ANA)
  • Ángela Cervantes (MOTHERHOOD, VALENCIANA)
  • Rui de Carvalho
  • Anna Tenta
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Press Quotes

„A splendid debut feature that places Gala Gracia at the forefront of Spanish cinema. With its heartfelt exploration of grief, impressive set design and meditative rhythm, the film offers a moving reflection on the ties that bind us to the past and the choices that define our future. Like the best of rural Spanish cinema, The Remnants of You finds beauty in restraint, power in silence and meaning in the places we call home.“
Mundo Cine

“Opens the door to a new representation of rural life.”
“A magnificent debut film where light and music are almost as much protagonists as the two leading actresses.”
Cinecon N

“Gala Gracia's debut film leaves a lasting impression in the official competition section.”
Diario Sur

„A story so honest it hurts…Laia Manzanares' performance as the protagonist is restrained yet full of nuance."„Breathes authenticity in every frame."“Both delicate and deeply moving."
LA FM

“Gala Gracia possesses a distinctive vision—one we should not overlook.”
El Espanol

"An admirable and sensitive technical execution, a delicate narrative tempo, and performances that feel empathetic and intimate."“Gala Gracia is a filmmaker worth following.”
La Opinion de Malaga

Selected Festivals & Awards

Festival de Malaga | Best Music | awarded
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