Liuben

Victor leaves his life in Spain to return to his childhood home in the Bulgarian mountains for his grandfather's funeral. While staying for the summer, he reconnects with his father and the local village lifestyle. During this time, he develops a romantic relationship with Liuben, an eighteen-year-old Roma boy. The two find comfort in one another as they navigate the social conflicts and personal differences surrounding their bond.

The drama was written and directed by Venci Kostov and produced by Antonio Hens and Miguel Torrente. It is a joint production between Spain and Bulgaria, involving companies such as Malas Compañías and Portokal. The film stars Dimitar Nikolov as Victor and Bojidar Iankov Asenov as Liuben, with a supporting cast that includes Dimitar Banenkin, Stoyan Radev, Stefan Denolyubov, and Antonia San Juan.

Released on March 28, 2024, the film has a runtime of 109 minutes. Based on audience feedback, it holds a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb from 482 votes.