The Rye Horn

Set in 1971 on the Illa de Arousa in Galicia, this drama follows Maria, a woman who earns her living gathering seafood and assisting other women during childbirth. Following an unexpected incident, she is forced to leave her home behind and embark on a perilous journey. To find her freedom, she attempts to cross the border into Portugal by using dangerous smuggling routes, struggling for survival along the way.

The film was written and directed by Jaione Camborda, who also served as a producer alongside Andrea Vázquez. The production was a collaboration between companies from Spain, Belgium, and Portugal. The cast features Janet Novás in the lead role of Maria, with Siobhan Fernandes, Carla Rivas, Daniela Hernán Marchán, Diego Anido, and María Lado in supporting roles.

Released on October 11, 2023, the movie has a runtime of 105 minutes. Audience reception is similar across different platforms, with a rating of 6.4/10 based on 650 votes on IMDb and a score of 6.3/10 from 22 votes on TMDB.