The movie centers on young Ofelia ,during the Spanish civil war. She has a new stepfather, a Falangist Captain in the Spanish Army. He is a a foul , cold and brutal man...And wouldn't you know it..he has married Ofelia's mother, who is pregnant and expecting . But it is a hard and difficult pregnancy . To make matters worse. she and her mother have moved right into the middle of the civil war, at the demand of the Captain, to have the son he expects from his new wife.all of this does not bode well for the young girl. But she has books to get lost in.
Then one night she is visited by a little fairy who lures her into the dark and wonderous world to meet a faun..who informs her she is actually a Princess of another world. And to insure that her regal essence is intact, she is assigned three tasks before the next full moon. If she completes the tasks, she shall return to her magical realm and rule with her real father.
The tasks are wonderfully intricate and a little scary. But the film is so beautifully made, that you dare not turn or blink. Not only does she have these tasks, to complete, but you have the intrigue of the war around to contend with as well.
If I say more about this film, I will give away too much. I would like for you to see and discover the pain and the beauty for yourself. I promise you won't be disappointed.
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