''The Lighthouse of the Orcas'' () is a 2016 Spanish-Argentine

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directed by

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. It stars

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and

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. It is based on the novel ''Agustín corazónabierto'' by Roberto Bubas. Together with Olivares' two previous films, ''

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'' (2010) and ''

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'' (2015), ''The Lighthouse of the Orcas'' forms a trilogy about the animal-human relationship.

Synopsis

In trying to help her son find an emotional connection, a mother travels with her

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son to

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to meet a

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and wild

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Cast

Production

A joint Spanish-Argentine co-production, the film was produced by Wanda Vision, Historias Cinematográficas, Puenzo Hermanos and Pampa Films and it had support from TVE, ICAA and the Ibermedia programme. Shooting locations included

(Argentina) and

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(Spain).

Release

Distributed by Wanda, the film was theatrically released in Spain on December 16, 2016. The opening in Argentine theatres was scheduled for 13 April 2017 by

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acquired the global distribution rights.

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