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Spain, 1939. In the last days of the Spanish Civil War, the young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage, where he will make friends and enemies as he follows the quiet footsteps of a mysterious presence eager for revenge.

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Country Date Format Certification
Spain Apr 20, 2001 Theatrical 12
CH Aug 1, 2001 Digital 16
United States Sep 2, 2001 Premiere (Telluride Film Festival)
Canada Sep 9, 2001 Premiere (Toronto International Film Festival)
GR Sep 19, 2001 Premiere (Athens Film Festival)
Mexico Oct 19, 2001 Theatrical B
United Kingdom Nov 30, 2001 Theatrical 15
France May 8, 2002 Theatrical 12
Australia May 16, 2002 Theatrical MA 15+
Germany Jul 28, 2002 Premiere (München Fantasy Filmfest) 16
PT Nov 22, 2002 Theatrical M/12
Russia Feb 1, 2007 Theatrical (Limited)
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