''The Good Luck'' () is a 2025 Spanish drama film directed by

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from a screenplay by Querejeta and María Ruiz based on the novel by

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. It stars Hugo Silva and

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Plot

Fleeing from something, architect Pablo gets off the train on the village (and former

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mining site) of Pozonegro, coming across colourful characters such as Raluca, who also keeps a secret.

Cast

Production

Based on the novel ''La buena suerte'' by

, the screenplay was written by

in tandem with María Ruiz. The film is a Tornasol Media, Arlas PC AIE and Trianera PC AIE production, with the participation of

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and

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, subsidised by the

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and with backing from ICAA and

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. Filming locations in

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included

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* Municip ...

, Oteiza,

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. Additional footage was shot in

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and

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Release

The film was presented at the 28th Málaga Film Festival on 16 March 2025, vying for the

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. Distributed by Karma Films, it is scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 6 June 2025. Latido Films acquired international sales rights.

Reception

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of ''

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'' considered that, while not being a perfect film by any means, ''The Good Luck'' triumphs in "the depth of the characters, their carnality and warmth".

References