La chica de ayer
La Chica de Ayer is a Spanish television series which first aired on the channel Antena 3 between 26 April and 14 June 2009. A detective show, it was based on the British series Life on Mars which featured a policeman suddenly transported back to 1973. The Spanish version of the show was set four years later, in 1977, and took its name from the Spanish song "La Chica de Ayer" by Nacha Pop in a similar manner to the British version which was named after the David Bowie song "Life on Mars". It featured Ernesto Alterio in the role of Samuel Santos, a modern-day police officer who finds himself in 1977 post-Franco Spain under the command of Quin Gallardo, a tough old-school policeman contemptuous of his modern methods.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of Samuel, a talented young doctor who, after a tragic accident, decides to abandon his profession and dedicate himself to his passion for rock music. Years later, he is given a second chance to return to medicine and confront his past. While grappling with his personal demons, he also finds himself drawn to a fellow doctor, Ana, who shares a similar passion for healing and a complicated history.
Critical Reception
La chica de ayer received a generally mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its emotional depth and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Eduardo Noriega, others found the narrative to be somewhat predictable and conventional for the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its emotional storytelling and strong lead performances.
- Criticized by some for a familiar plot structure within the drama and romance genres.
- Seen as a heartfelt, albeit somewhat conventional, tale of redemption and second chances.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film marked the directorial debut of Spanish actor and musician Emilio Aragón.
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