Teenager Cata spends summer at her grandparents’ house on Mallorca, drifting through Mediterranean waters and the early stirrings of romance. When her beloved grandmother Catalina unexpectedly dies, Cata is left to navigate her grief alongside her grief-stricken family. As she begins wearing her grandmother’s dress, she experiences an inexplicable connection to the older woman’s possessions and presence, and reality and memory begin to intertwine. Lucía Aleñar Iglesias’ assured feature debut is a quietly devastating coming-of-age ghost story about loss, inheritance, and the lingering presence of those we love.
“An unexpectedly tender ghost story.” – Filmmaker Magazine
“A rare, nuanced look at grief and growing up.” – Cineuropa
“One of the most impressive debuts of the year.” – International Cinephile Society
“A gorgeous film with a breakout performance from Zoe Stein.” – From the Fourth Row
“Forastera is quiet, powerful, and elegant.” – Film Threat
