The storyline itself isn't particularly clever, but that’s really the only shortcoming I noticed. The directing and cinematography are exceptional, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of contemporary Scandinavian crime fiction. There’s a strong influence from writers like Stieg Larsson, and shows such as Bron/Broen—which later served as inspiration for American series like "True Detective"—is very noticeable here. …

A well-crafted Spanish murder mystery unfolds in an appealing rural setting. It functions effectively as a suspenseful crime thriller, bringing to mind the Korean film 'Memories of Murder'. While sharing similarities in terms of the criminal situation and location, it’s not truly comparable to that earlier work. It was refreshing to encounter a detective story set away from city environments. The Spanish countrysi…