The Nest

Set in a town near Salamanca, this drama follows the relationship between Alejandro, a wealthy and solitary 60-year-old widower, and Goyita, a precocious 13-year-old girl. Alejandro, a retired orchestra conductor who spends his time with music, chess, and hunting, becomes fascinated by the young naturalist. Despite the gossip of their neighbors and the disapproval of Goyita's parents, the two form a close bond through walks, dinners, and horseback rides. As Goyita begins to make new demands, Alejandro must struggle to balance his personal ethics with the tension of their platonic connection.

The film was directed and written by Jaime de Armiñán. It features a cast led by Héctor Alterio as Don Alejandro and Ana Torrent as Goyita, with supporting performances by Luis Politti, Agustín González, Patricia Adriani, and Amparo Baró. Produced by Cinespania S.A. and A-Punto ELSA, the movie has a runtime of 97 minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 6.6/10 based on 27 votes.