This is a sequel to Cathedral of the Sea, though it's entertaining on its own, even if you haven't watched the prequel.
In 14th century Spain, 12-year-old Hugo Llor (David Solans, Yon González), his mother Antonina (Marta Belaustegui) and sister Arsenda (Bruna Cusí) have to go their separate ways to find work after his father's death. Hugo becomes an apprentice at a ship-building company owned by Arnau Estanyol (Aitor Luna), the male lead in Cathedral of the Sea, and now a well-to-do and respected elder in the community.
At the same time, Arnau's son Bernat (Arturo Sancho, Rodolfo Sancho) goes out to sea to learn navigational skills.
Not long after, the king dies, ushering in a change in power dynamics that upends Hugo's life. Events happen that end up with Hugo living with Arnau's friend Jucef Crescas (Nancho Novo) and his community of Jews, helping them attend to their vineyard. He falls in love with Jucef's daughter Dolca (Gabriela Andrada) who becomes his lover.
A change in political situation again upends Hugo's life. This becomes a recurring theme in this series, showing how power struggles in the upper echelons of society affect common folks. Religious persecution, particularly of Jews, is also depicted.
Amidst these social and political changes, Hugo soldiers on. He reconnects with Arsenda and Bernat in much different circumstances, the entanglement of their stories fantastically woven.
In 14th century Spain, 12-year-old Hugo Llor (David Solans, Yon González), his mother Antonina (Marta Belaustegui) and sister Arsenda (Bruna Cusí) have to go their separate ways to find work after his father's death. Hugo becomes an apprentice at a ship-building company owned by Arnau Estanyol (Aitor Luna), the male lead in Cathedral of the Sea, and now a well-to-do and respected elder in the community.
At the same time, Arnau's son Bernat (Arturo Sancho, Rodolfo Sancho) goes out to sea to learn navigational skills.
Not long after, the king dies, ushering in a change in power dynamics that upends Hugo's life. Events happen that end up with Hugo living with Arnau's friend Jucef Crescas (Nancho Novo) and his community of Jews, helping them attend to their vineyard. He falls in love with Jucef's daughter Dolca (Gabriela Andrada) who becomes his lover.
A change in political situation again upends Hugo's life. This becomes a recurring theme in this series, showing how power struggles in the upper echelons of society affect common folks. Religious persecution, particularly of Jews, is also depicted.
Amidst these social and political changes, Hugo soldiers on. He reconnects with Arsenda and Bernat in much different circumstances, the entanglement of their stories fantastically woven.