The Island of Lies
Northern Spain, Galicia, January 2, 1921. The steamer Santa Isabel, with over two hundred emigrants on board, sinks off the shore of Sálvora Island while heading towards Argentina. Three island women, Mara, Josefa, and Cipriana, who valiantly set sail on a flimsy skiff to rescue the stranded, are hailed as heroes by the cynical authorities. However, León, an inquisitive and tenacious Argentine journalist, begins to explore difficult issues.
Released: 2020-05-14
Duration: 94
min