Sundays

Ainara is a 17-year-old who surprises her family by saying she feels increasingly close to God and wants to commit to a life within an enclosed religious order. The announcement forces her to weigh university options against a spiritual calling, while relatives try to influence her choice. Her father, a liberal who values independence, worries about what she might be giving up. Her aunt Maite believes Ainara should be free to choose but also thinks she ought to experience ordinary adult life before making such a decision. The film follows intimate conversations, private doubts, and small domestic moments as Ainara tests what belonging and conviction would mean for her future. Everyday routines and friendships complicate her thinking in private moments.

Directed by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa, Sundays stars Blanca Soroa as Ainara with Patricia López Arnaiz, Miguel Garcés, Juan Minujín and Mabel Rivera in supporting roles. It premiered in 2025. The cast blends newcomers and established Spanish actors together onscreen.

Early viewers have rated it highly, the film holding an 8.5/10 average from 27 votes, praising naturalistic performances and quiet direction. Themes include faith, autonomy, intergenerational conflict and the costs of choosing an unconventional path. Many singled out Blanca Soroa's layered performance and the film's patient, deliberate pacing throughout and restraint.

Despite its recent release, Sundays has stimulated discussion in Spanish press and online about youth religious life and parental influence, prompting thoughtful essays and social media threads that question how societies support young people making deeply personal decisions. It has featured in festival Q and A sessions and opinion panels.

The film's box office profile is modest, with a festival and limited theatrical run focused on arthouse venues rather than wide commercial distribution. Its earnings are secondary to critical attention, and it relied on word of mouth to reach audiences.