Juana Macías's 2021 Spanish romantic comedy, Sounds Like Love (Spanish title: Fuimos canciones ), serves as a vibrant, if sometimes uneven, exploration of modern womanhood, self-empowerment, and the complex process of moving on from a devastating past. Based on Elísabet Benavent's novel series Canciones y recuerdos , the film follows Maca (María Valverde), a 30-year-old fashion assistant in Madrid whose life is thrown into chaos when her ex-boyfriend Leo (Alex González)—the man who broke her heart and shattered her self-esteem—unexpectedly returns. The Core Theme: Self-Empowerment and "Choosing Yourself"
At its heart, the film is about Maca’s transition from a "self-proclaimed loser" to a self-assured woman who learns to prioritize her own needs over the desires of others.
: The climax of her development occurs when she realizes she can still love Leo without allowing him to dictate her future. By the end, Maca chooses to move to Paris for a major career opportunity rather than staying in Madrid for him, illustrating the film's message that self-respect is the foundation of any healthy relationship. Sounds Like Love (2021) - IMDb
: Maca’s journey is defined by her attempts to reclaim her agency. For years, she worked for a tyrannical influencer, Pipa, and engaged in emotionally unfulfilling relationships.
