The Torrent (Entre Naranjos)

Rafael returns to his hometown of Alcira after a triumphant stint in Madrid, greeted by the adoring crowds that line the streets for the beloved deputy. The quiet grandeur of his family’s old mansion offers a rare moment of solitude, letting him breathe in the fragrant orange groves and sunlight that once shaped his childhood. As he wanders the marble stairs and the sun‑drenched patio, memories of his father’s imposing presence and the town’s loyalty to the Brull family swirl together with a subtle suspicion that his mother and close allies have orchestrated his recent acclaim.

Stepping out into the warm March air, Rafael strolls through narrow, winding lanes where the scent of blossoming orchards mingles with the lingering echo of distant festivities. The town’s bustling energy recedes, leaving him to contemplate his role as a political figure caught between public expectation and private nostalgia. The opening paints a vivid portrait of a man torn between the allure of his past and the demands of his rising prominence.