Mario Casas Will Soon See "Palm Trees in the Snow"

Screen reports that Spanish filmmaker Fernando González Molina ("Three Steps Above Heaven") is set to call action on the period drama "Palm Trees in the Snow". 

The story is set on an island off the west coast of Africa. A Spanish colony until 1968, the narrative swaps between the 1950s in the latter years of the Spanish rule, and the present day. The 1950s scenes follow a man and his brother as they travel from the snowy Pyrenees to the exotic island where they learn true lessons in life. The present day elements focus on the man's daughter who travels to the island to learn about her father and uncle's younger years.

Sergio G. Sánchez ("The Impossible," "The Orphanage") wrote the script adapted from the best-selling novel by author Luz Gabas. 

Mario Casas stars.

Mercedes Gamero will produce the film.

Production begins next June around Costa Rica and the Canary Islands ahead of a Christmas 2014 release.