The Captive

Plot Summary

In 1575, the young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured on the high seas by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage. Aware that a cruel death awaits him if his family does not pay his ransom soon, he finds refuge in his passion for storytelling.

Top Cast

Julio Peña Miguel

Alessandro Borghi Hasán Bajá

Miguel Rellán Antonio de Sosa

Fernando Tejero Blanco de Paz

Luis Callejo Dorador