They Will Return
Cris, aged 12, and her brother are left at the side of the road by their parents. The punishment quickly turns into an even greater challenge. Marcelo Lordello's first feature film Eles voltam, which follows Cris in her attempts to find her way back home, is a modern-day fable through different realities guided by the people that inhabit them.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends reunites for a weekend getaway in a remote cabin, seeking to escape their ordinary lives. As the weekend progresses, old tensions and secrets begin to surface, blurring the lines between reality and their shared past. A mysterious presence in the woods starts toying with them, leading to a descent into paranoia and fear.
Critical Reception
While not widely distributed internationally, 'They Will Return' garnered attention on the festival circuit for its atmospheric tension and psychological depth. Critics praised its ability to build suspense with limited resources, though some found the pacing uneven and the ending ambiguous.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and psychological thriller elements.
- Noted for strong performances from its young cast.
- Some critics found the narrative somewhat predictable or the ending unsatisfying.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot primarily in the Catalan region of Spain, leveraging its natural landscapes to enhance the isolated and unsettling mood.
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