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Summer 1993

Summer 1993

A new family. A new world.

20177.01h 38mNR

Overview

After her mother's death, six-year-old Frida is sent to her uncle's family to live with them in the countryside. But Frida finds it hard to forget her mother and adapt to her new life.

Directed by Carla Simón
Written by Carla Simón
Produced by Valérie Delpierre
Box OfficeBudget: $960K0

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Top Cast

Laia Artigas

Laia Artigas

Frida

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Paula Robles

Anna

Bruna Cusí

Bruna Cusí

Marga

David Verdaguer

David Verdaguer

Esteve

Fermí Reixach

Fermí Reixach

Avi

Montse Sanz

Montse Sanz

Lola

Isabel Rocatti

Isabel Rocatti

Àvia

Berta Pipó

Berta Pipó

Tieta Àngela

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Etna Campillo

Irene

Paula Blanco

Paula Blanco

Cesca

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Themes & Keywords

countrysidebased on true storysummerfamilydeath of motherchildhoodwoman director1990s

About Summer 1993

Summer 1993 is a drama film released in 2017 exploring themes of countryside, based on true story, summer, family, death of mother, childhood. Directed by Carla Simón, it stars Laia Artigas, Paula Robles, Bruna Cusí. After her mother's death, six-year-old Frida is sent to her uncle's family to live with them in the countryside. But Frida finds it hard to forget her mother and adapt to her new life.

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