It seems the cinematography carries significant weight within this film, showcasing the lush Galician hillsides where “Amador” (Amador Arias) has come back to live. Having spent time incarcerated for arson, he isn’t readily embraced upon his return to his mother's farm, which is home to her dog and three cows. “Benedicta” (Benedicta Sánchez) appears as a delicate elderly woman, but possesses considerable strength, and welcomes her son back with the understated quality that defines much of the movie. There's little in the way of elaborate introductions or lengthy discussions; interactions are mostly limited to conversations he has with the veterinarian “Elena” (Elena Mar Fernández), leaving the audience observing Amador’s attempts to reintegrate into a community that, while not overtly unfriendly, remains cautious around him. A somewhat jarring element arises later with an additional, unexplained fire—emerging from what had previously been damp and misty winter weather. It's this event, along with the efforts of the firefighters struggling with inadequate hoses and water, that highlights a different kind of fragility in this community largely untouched by technology; a fragility they might want to ignore, but can it truly be forgotten? The film possesses a documentary-like feel, offering an unhurried look at rural existence, with both Abram and Fernández crafting a touching narrative about restoration—in more than just the literal sense.

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