The Light We Left Behind (2026)
I will always remember this day with you.
Unai and Elena, childhood friends, skip school to fulfill a forgotten promise: to light fireworks together that they never got around to using. On a tram to a distant beach, long-forgotten memories and feelings resurface. What begins as an escape becomes a journey into who they once were and who they still are.
Director: Jose A. Ruiz
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: June 5, 2026
Cast
- Silvia Olivares Navarro - Madre de Unai
Screenplay
Cinematography: Juan Pablo Rey, Adrián Romero
Production: Photos Jaro, Adri Audiovisuales
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Budget: $1,200
Original Language: es
Themes
Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, Grand Epic Adventures and Voyages of Discovery, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
adolescence, nostalgic, teen drama, adventure
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Light We Left Behind about?
- Unai and Elena, childhood friends, skip school to fulfill a forgotten promise: to light fireworks together that they never got around to using. On a tram to a distant beach, long-forgotten memories and feelings resurface. What begins as an escape becomes a journey into who they once were and who they still are.
- Who directed The Light We Left Behind?
- The Light We Left Behind was directed by Jose A. Ruiz.
- Who stars in The Light We Left Behind?
- The Light We Left Behind stars Silvia Olivares Navarro.
- How long is The Light We Left Behind?
- The Light We Left Behind has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is The Light We Left Behind?
- The Light We Left Behind is a Romance, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Light We Left Behind?
- The Light We Left Behind had a budget of $1,200.
- Where was The Light We Left Behind produced?
- The Light We Left Behind was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of The Light We Left Behind?
- The themes of The Light We Left Behind include: Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, Grand Epic Adventures and Voyages of Discovery, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.