‘Volver’ by Pedro Almodóvar, 2006

“Volver” is a Spanish verb meaning “to return” or “to go/come back”. It can also mean “to turn” or “to become/go” in certain idiomatic expressions.

Volver is a 2006 Spanish comedy-drama film by Pedro Almodovar about an eccentric family of women from a wind-swept region of Spain, centered on a working-class woman named Raimunda who must deal with a series of crises, including a secret about her late mother, Irene, who returns from the dead. The film is a tribute to women’s resilience and solidarity as they navigate tragedy, violence, and death through humor, lies, and determination.