El Rastro, the nearly 300 year old Madrileño flea market, is a central cultural force in Spain. Vendors line the streets of the city like clockwork every Sunday, rain or shine. The characters of El Rastro define it, usually with family histories that date back to its origin, and give the market a unique vibrance.

This short documentary profiles some of El Rastro’s common characters. Filmed, edited, and translated by myself and two other producers.

Profiles of actress Sean Young (Blade Runner, Dune, Stripes) using Young’s own archival footage from her early career.