Secrets of the Heart 1997

Overview

Secrets of the Heart is a 1997 Spanish drama film directed by Montxo Armendáriz. The story follows a young boy named Javi and his friend Carlos as they visit an old house on the outskirts of a small Spanish village. According to Javi's brother Juan, the location is a haunted house where the voices of the dead can be heard. Javi later becomes intrigued by a room that always remains closed, which is the exact room where his father was found dead. Driven by this curiosity, he begins to investigate the various mysteries, secrets, and stories surrounding the dead people connected to the house. Released in October 1997 in the United States, the film was a box office hit in Spain, grossing seven hundred eleven million ninety-two thousand four hundred thirty-four pesetas. Additionally, the production received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the seventieth Academy Awards.