‘Romería’ Trailer: A Lyrical Search for Family Secrets on Spain’s Coast, Perfect for the Summer Movie Season
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- Romería opens in U.S. theaters June 26, distributed by Janus Films.
- Carla Simón directs the film, her most personal work to date, after Cannes acclaim.
- Llúcia Garcia stars as Marina, discovered in a street casting call for an 18‑year‑old.
- Janus Films also backs the autofiction “Blue Heron” by Sophy Romvari.
- Vigo serves as the seaside town where Marina searches for her family’s past.
- Canada receives the film a week later, July 3, via Films We Like.
Why it matters: Janus Films and U.S. indie theaters gain a fresh summer draw with a June 26 release, boosting box‑office receipts and raising Carla Simón’s profile in the North American market.
