20,000 Species of Bees

An eight-year-old child struggles with the expectations of others and does not identify with the name or gender assigned at birth. During a summer vacation in the Basque countryside, the child explores their identity and femininity alongside the women of their family. These female relatives, including a mother facing a personal and professional crisis, a grandmother, and an aunt involved in beekeeping, simultaneously reflect on their own desires and fears.

This Spanish drama was written and directed by Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren. The film stars Sofía Otero in the lead role, appearing alongside Patricia López Arnaiz, Ane Gabarain, Itziar Lazkano, Martxelo Rubio, and Sara Cózar. Produced by companies including EiTB and Gariza Films, the movie had a budget of 2 million USD and earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office.

Audience reception has been positive, with a rating of 7/10 on IMDb based on 4,700 votes and a score of 7.1/10 on TMDB from 122 votes.