The Light We Left Behind

The Light We Left Behind is a Spanish drama and romance about Unai and Elena, two childhood friends who skip school to fulfill an old promise. They travel by tram to a distant beach to set off fireworks they had never used. During the journey, the pair confronts old feelings and memories, turning their escape from school into a reflection on their past and present identities.

The film was written and directed by Jose A. Ruiz, following his 2024 work The Astronomer. The production was handled by Photos Jaro and Adri Audiovisuales, with Jose A. Ruiz also serving as a producer alongside Víctor Ruiz and Ramón Ruiz Moreno. The cast features Ángela Demati and Antonio de la Asunción as the adult leads, while Sofía Sánchez and Álvaro García-Redondo play the younger versions of their characters. The supporting cast includes Miguel Ángel Kael and Susi Berenguer. This adventure runs for 17 minutes.