The Horse that Screamed

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Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War, the story follows a blind Basque boy and an orphaned girl as they anxiously await the arrival of Nationalist forces. Their bleak existence is brightened by an enigmatic old man who shares enchanting tales, infusing hope into their lives. However, the arrival of a Priest with conflicting views on salvation complicates their world further, coinciding with the ominous approach of German bombers over Guernica, heightening the tension of their tumultuous reality.