La Luz (SFF2026)
疚贖 (SFF2026)
- Released
- 30 Sep 2026
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Original title
- La luz
- Language
- es
The verdict
There are not yet enough audience votes to give this a reliable score. It is not currently playing in Hong Kong cinemas. 120 minutes.
What it is about
Manuel is a provincial priest preparing to hang up his robes when his dark past comes to light, forcing him to face his actions. Seeking absolution, he approaches the youth he once harmed, inadvertently reopening old wounds. Directed by Fernando Franco from the abuser's perspective, takes an unflinching look at sin and its hidden consequences. It challenges religious institutions and asks a haunting question: can a sinner's guilt ever truly bring comfort to those they have broken?
What to expect
Fernando Franco’s drama stays with the abuser, not the victim. Manuel, a provincial priest about to step down, tracks down the young person he once harmed, hoping for a forgiveness that never quite arrives. The movie is less interested in redemption than in the weight of what cannot be undone, and it moves at a deliberate, uncomfortable pace. Alberto San Juan leads a cast of Spanish veterans in a story that questions what religious ritual can actually settle. Screening as part of SFF2026, the movie runs 120 minutes, in Spanish with English subtitles. Check individual venues for showtimes and ticket details.
Cast
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Alberto San Juan
Manuel -
Pedro Casablanc
Obispo Alcalá -
Miguel Rellán
Arzobispo Tamargo -
Ramón Barea
Padre Luis -
Luis Callejo
Iñaki -
María Galiana
Madre -
Nacho Sánchez
Alberto -
Pablo Gómez-Pando
Dr. Morilla -
Julia Martínez
Laura (Auxiliar clínica) - Santiago Mayorga Víctor
- Carolina Montoya Bibliotecaria
Crew
- Director Fernando Franco
- Writer Fernando Franco
- Director of Photography Santiago Racaj
- Editor Miguel Doblado
- Editor Fernando Franco
- Producer Merry Colomer
Common questions
- How long is the movie?
- 120 minutes.
- What language is it in? Are there subtitles?
- Spanish, with English subtitles.
- Is it suitable for children?
- The movie deals with abuse and its aftermath. It is expected to carry an adult certificate. Check the rating before bringing anyone under 18.
- Is it showing in IMAX or other premium formats?
- No premium format screenings have been announced. It is a standard presentation as part of the SFF2026 programme.
