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The Child

2026MovieDrama

The story of Mariaje and Nicasio, the mother and grandfather of one of the children who died in a gas explosion in a town in the Basque Country in October 1980. On a journey marked by unexpected emotions, Mariaje and Nicasio search for - and find - their own unique way to overcome their loss.

DirectorMariano Barroso
WriterMariano Barroso
ProducersMariano Barroso·Rafael Portela Freire

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Coming to United States
November 27, 2026

The Child premieres on Netflix in United States.

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Cast · Directed by Mariano Barroso

BCBelén Cuesta
Belén Cuesta
Mariaje
KEKarra Elejalde
Karra Elejalde
Nicasio
PAPep Ambròs
Pep Ambròs
RFRaquel Ferri
Raquel Ferri
JMJoan Solé Martí
Joan Solé Martí
ÁI
Álex Infantes

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The Child premieres on Netflix in United States on November 27, 2026.