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The Captive

2025

134 minutes

DramaHistory

Overview

1575 Algiers, Miguel de Cervantes, a wounded 28-year-old Spanish Navy soldier, is held prisoner by Ottoman corsairs. Faced with a ticking clock, a cruel death awaits him should his fellow countrymen fail to pay his ransom soon; but within the confines of his cell, Cervantes discovers a surprising refuge - the art of storytelling. Crafted from resilience and hope, his stories enthral his fellow captives and capture the attention of Hasan, the enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers. With a secret affinity ignited between captor and captive, suspicions rise amidst growing tensions in the city; Cervantes, driven by an unwavering sense of optimism, devises a daring plan for freedom.

Top Cast

Julio Peña headshot

Julio Peña

Miguel

Alessandro Borghi headshot

Alessandro Borghi

Hasán Bajá

Miguel Rellán headshot

Miguel Rellán

Antonio de Sosa

Fernando Tejero headshot

Fernando Tejero

Blanco de Paz

Luis Callejo headshot

Luis Callejo

Dorador

José Manuel Poga headshot

José Manuel Poga

Diego Castañeda

Roberto Álamo headshot

Roberto Álamo

Abderramán

Albert Salazar headshot

Albert Salazar

Beltrán

Juanma Muniagurria headshot

Juanma Muniagurria

Aguilar

César Saratxu headshot

César Saratxu

Fray Juan Gil

Jorge Asín headshot

Jorge Asín

Fray Antón

Mohamed Said headshot

Mohamed Said

Guardia Muley

Walid Charaf headshot

Walid Charaf

Guardia Alí

Luna Berroa headshot

Luna Berroa

Zoraida

Khaled Kouka headshot

Khaled Kouka

Agí Morato

Julien Paschal headshot

Julien Paschal

André

Thomas King headshot

Thomas King

Arnaut Corsario