THE ASTOR REVIEW

A beautiful and contemplative neo-noir romantic thriller about a blind screenwriter whose past is full of pain and passion. Through flashback sequences we are allowed to see what memories Harry is haunted by and slowly come to understand what happens when love gives way to obsession. A powerful and moving film by a fine and accomplished filmmaker. TJ

IMDB SYNOPSIS

Passion, obsession, wealth, jealousy, family, guilt, and creativity. In Madrid, Harry Caine is a blind screenwriter, assisted by Judit and her son Diego. The past comes rushing in when Harry learns of the death of Ernesto Martel, a wealthy businessman, and Ernesto's son pays Harry a visit. In a series of flashbacks to the 1990s, we see Harry, who was then Mateo Blanco, a director; he falls in love with Ernesto's mistress, Lena, and casts her in a film, which Ernesto finances. Ernesto is jealous and obsessive, sending his son to film the making of the movie, to follow Lena and Mateo, and to give him the daily footage. Judit doesn't like Lena. It's a collision course.