The Lighthouse of the Orcas

The Lighthouse of the Orcas (El faro de las orcas) is a 2016 Spanish-Argentine drama film directed by Gerardo Olivares. It stars Maribel Verdú and Joaquín Furriel.

It is based on the novel Agustín corazónabierto by Roberto Bubas.

Together with Olivares' two previous films, Entrelobos (2010) and Brothers of the Wind (2015), The Lighthouse of the Orcas forms a trilogy about the animal-human relationship.

Synopsis
In trying to help her son find an emotional connection, a mother travels with her autistic son to Patagonia to meet a park ranger and wild orcas.

Production
A joint Spanish-Argentine co-production, the film was produced by Wanda Vision, Historias Cinematográficas, Puenzo Hermanos and Pampa Films and it had support from TVE, ICAA and the Ibermedia programme.

Shooting locations included Patagonia (Argentina) and Fuerteventura (Spain).

Release
Distributed by Wanda, the film was theatrically released in Spain on December 16, 2016. The opening in Argentine theatres was scheduled for 13 April 2017 by Disney. Netflix acquired the global distribution rights.