Sunday Light (2007): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Sunday Light is a 2007 romantic thriller directed by José Luis Garci, starring Paula Echevarría as Estrella, Álex González and Alfredo Landa. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- José Luis Garci
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Canal+ España
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sunday Light About?
The premise of Sunday Light without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film captures the quiet charm of early‑20‑century Cenciella, a small Asturian village in Spain, where the gentle joy of its residents shines. Urbano and Estrella, a kind‑hearted, naive couple, lead a simple life together until they become entangled in the fierce rivalry of local political factions, forcing them to confront danger and change.
Sunday Light Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- couple
- village
- violation
- revenge
- lawyer
- based on novel
Sunday Light Cast & Characters
Paula Echevarría leads the cast as Estrella, with Álex González as Urbano Gagigal and Alfredo Landa as Joaco. Directed by José Luis Garci; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director José Luis Garci
- Paula Echevarría as Estrella
- Álex González as Urbano Gagigal
- Alfredo Landa as Joaco
- Carlos Larrañaga as Atila Becerril
Also Starring in Sunday Light
· 21 more- Enrique Villén Longinos
- Kiti Mánver Predestinación Sánchez
- Francisco Algora Apolonio Chanfaina
- Fernando Guillén Cuervo Ramón / Narrator
- Ramón Lillo C. G. Sergeant Frutos
- Toni Acosta Cova
- Andrea Tenuta Parrula
- Valentín Paredes Priest D. Genaro
- Jorge Roelas Gumersindo Elías Martín
- Manuel Galiana Deogracias Alpaca
- Pilar Ordóñez Carola
- Inocencio Arias Avelino
- Eva Almaya Laura
- Natalia Díaz Estrella's Friend
- Víctor Anciones Pipo
- Mapi Sagaseta Regina
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- Luis José Ventín C. G. Agent
- Iker Lastra Leto
- Adolfo de Grandy Tarín
- José Ángel Hevia Bagpiper (uncredited)
- Sonia Capilla Photographer (uncredited)
More from José Luis Garci
More films directed by José Luis Garci, best-rated first: The Grandfather, The Crack: Inception, Holmes & Watson: Madrid Days and Blood of May.
Sunday Light Plot Summary
What happens in Sunday Light from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Urbano Gagigal, Álex González, arrives in the small town of Cenciella at the dawn of the 20th century to work as a secretary at the town hall, stepping into a community shaped by old loyalties and new ideas. A liberal idealist, he soon finds himself drawn to Estrella, the daughter of Joaco, Alfredo Landa, a powerful local landowner whose influence stretches through the village. The town is painfully split along political lines, with the menacing figure of Atila Becerril, portrayed by Carlos Larrañaga, looming over the landscape as a symbol of coercive authority. Urbano’s bid to remain neutral is tested daily as factions harden and the personal and political collide.
Full summary
The whole story of Sunday Light, scene by scene
Sunday Light Box Office
Sunday Light grossed $1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1M
- International
- $1M
How Well Do You Know Sunday Light?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the young man who arrives in Cenciella to work as a secretary at the town hall?
Sunday Light Also Known As
Also known as “Niedzielne swiatlo”.
- Also known as
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- Niedzielne swiatlo
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Sunday Light FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Sunday Light, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sunday Light?
Sunday Light runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Sunday Light released?
Sunday Light was released on September 20, 2007.
Who directed Sunday Light?
Sunday Light was directed by José Luis Garci.
More films by José Luis Garci Who is in the cast of Sunday Light?
Sunday Light stars Paula Echevarría as Estrella, Álex González as Urbano Gagigal and Alfredo Landa as Joaco, among 25 credited actors.
How much did Sunday Light make at the box office?
Sunday Light grossed $1 million worldwide.
Does Sunday Light have a post-credit scene?
No. Sunday Light has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sunday Light in?
The original language of Sunday Light is Spanish.
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