The Captive
Directed by Alejandro Luque;
Spain · 2025 · 20 min · Social issues; Culture; Family; Music; Religion; Health;
Submitted to RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
A story based on true events. After her grandfather's critical diagnosis, Lucía promises to play a prayer for his life, never imagining that this promise will change the destiny of her entire family.
About the film
A story based on true events. When Antonio receives a diagnosis that threatens to tear his family apart, his daughter and granddaughter return to Málaga to be with him. There, Lucía, determined to save her grandfather, clings to her faith and makes a promise to the Cautivo (Christ in Chains): to play music in his footsteps in exchange for her life. Amidst music, sacrifice, and hope, the granddaughter embarks on a journey that will transform not only her own life, but also that of her entire family.
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RTV International Film Festival — Inaugural Online Edition · 2026