Fading Memories aka Wiped-Out Footprints (Spanish: Las huellas borradas)[1][2] is a 1999 Spanish-Argentine drama film directed by Enrique Gabriel [es] which stars Federico Luppi, Mercedes Sampietro, Elena Anaya, and Héctor Alterio.
The plot concerns about the return to the Leonese village of Higueras of Manuel Perea (an emigrant to Argentina), seeking to rekindle with Virginia, her former love interest as well as widowed sister-in-law.
Upon his arrival he meets the plight of desperation of the folks, as the construction of a new reservoir is going to drown the village for good.
[13] Horacio Bernades of Página/12 rated the film with 7 points, considering that "Luppi is impeccable", despite some issues with his accent.
[14] Paraná Sendrós of Ámbito Financiero the film achieves its purpose of opening up some feelings in us ("with honesty and in abundance)", to bring up some reflections.