Romería is a warm, semi-autobiographical coming-of-age drama by Carla Simón about 18-year-old Marina, an orphan who travels to Vigo on Spain’s Atlantic coast to uncover the truth about her biological father. Guided by her late mother’s diary, she navigates a web of conflicting stories, awkward reunions with relatives, and emotional wounds tied to her parents’ past, including the stigma surrounding AIDS and addiction. As she pieces together her origins, the film blends grounded realism with dreamlike, reflective moments. Romería features a compelling lead performance and a filmmaker at ease with intimate terrain, exploring how family secrets and silence resonate across generations.