Based on true events, this historical drama follows Martin, who returns to his family farm in Gipuzkoa after fighting in the First Carlist War. He discovers that his younger brother, Joaquin, has grown to an extraordinary height. Driven by ambition and the desire to escape his rural life, Martin convinces Joaquin to travel across Europe to be exhibited as the tallest man in the world for money. As they seek fame, the siblings deal with the consequences of their journey and the physical realities of Joaquin's condition.
The film was co-directed by Jon Garaño and Aitor Arregi. In the chronological order of their work, it is the second film directed by Garaño, following Flowers, and the first for Arregi. Both directors later collaborated on The Endless Trench and Marco: The Invented Truth, while Arregi also directed Maspalomas. The cast features Joseba Usabiaga, Eneko Sagardoy, and Ramon Agirre.
Produced in Spain with a budget of 4 million USD, the movie has received consistent reception from various groups. It holds a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb from 4,800 votes and a matching 6.6/10 on TMDB from 156 votes. Film critics gave it a slightly higher rating of 6.8/10 based on 9 reviews.
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