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Seven-year-old Sol (Naíma Sentíes) was gleefully caught up in the hubbub roiling the home of her grandpa (Alberto Amador), as the family readied a surprise birthday party for her young father Tona (Mateo García Elizondo). It soon becomes apparent that the celebration is likely her gravely ill parent's last-and Sol's innocent wistfulness will be in sharp contrast to her relatives' resignation. Lila Avilés' acclaimed study also stars Montserrat Marañon, Marisol Gasé. 95 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English; featurette. In Spanish with English subtitles.