It's the whole point
The love story is the plot. Everything else is scenery.
Field notes
Why it’s a 5/5
- Sapphic lead
- A little
- Full waterworks
Shot in black and white. Felt in full colour
- Married in 1901, one of them in disguise
Where to watch in the US
Streaming info for the US from JustWatch
The plot
The film tells the true story of Elisa Sánchez Loriga and Marcela Gracia Ibeas, two women in 1901 Spain who fell deeply in love. To overcome societal and legal barriers to their relationship, Elisa assumes a male identity, enabling the pair to marry in secret. Their daring act makes them the first recorded same-sex couple to marry in Spain, but their love is tested as they face relentless persecution and sacrifice.
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