Cremation

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Set against the backdrop of Spain's Mediterranean coastline during the transformative post-Franco era, the story begins with the death of Matías, a patriarch who resisted the encroaching commercialization of his homeland. His passing triggers a series of revelations, prompting his loved ones to confront their choices and the buried truths of their pasts. As real-estate developers push for modernization, the characters grapple with their identities and the impact of change on their lives and relationships.