During the Spanish Civil War, an orphaned 10-year-old boy, Carlos (Fernando Tielve), arrives at the Santa Lucia School, where he's taken in by the headmistress (Marisa Paredes). Over time, Carlos comes to realize that the school has some creepy secrets, including a sighing ghost.
Starring Eduardo Noriega, Marisa Paredes, Federico Luppi, Inigo Garces, Fernando Tielve, Irene Visedo
Directed by Guillermo del Toro
Written by Guillermo del Toro, Antonio Trashorras, David Muñoz
Studio Sony Pictures Classics
During the Spanish Civil War, an orphaned 10-year-old boy, Carlos (Fernando Tielve), arrives at the Santa Lucia School, where he's taken in by the headmistress (Marisa Paredes). Over time, Carlos comes to realize that the school has some creepy secrets, including a sighing ghost.
Starring Eduardo Noriega, Marisa Paredes, Federico Luppi, Inigo Garces, Fernando Tielve, Irene Visedo
Directed by Guillermo del Toro
Written by Guillermo del Toro, Antonio Trashorras, David Muñoz
Studio Sony Pictures Classics
Genre
Horror, Drama
Release Date
November 21, 2001 (NY); expands nationwide at a later date
MPAA Rating
R - for violence and some sexuality
Running Time
106 minutes
Filming Location(s)
Madrid
Web Sites
Official Site
Official Spanish Site
10/08/01
Director del Toro is also attached to Blade 2: Bloodhunt and the comic book adaptation Hellboy. (Upcoming Movies)
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Cranky Critic $5 … a very cool ghost story, with a couple o...
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