"Cows" follows the story of two families living in the Basque region of Spain. In the midst of the Carlist war of 1875, a young man from one of the families, Xabier, commits a cowardly act that has disastrous consequences for the other family, the Arregi clan. This act sets off a chain of events that will shape the lives of both families for generations to come.
As the years go by, the animosity between the two families deepens, leading to a bitter rivalry that affects not only Xabier's descendants, but also the Arregis. The feud escalates during the Spanish Civil War of 1936, as both families find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict.
Through the lens of this long-standing rivalry, "Cows" explores themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and the cyclical nature of violence. The film delves into the complexities of family dynamics and how the past can continue to haunt future generations. As the film unfolds, viewers are taken on a journey through the tumultuous history of the Basque region, ultimately revealing how one moment of weakness can have far-reaching implications for years to come.
