"The Orphanage" is a Spanish horror film directed by J.A. Bayona and released in 2007. The story follows Laura, a woman who returns to her childhood home, an abandoned orphanage, with plans to reopen it as a facility for disabled children. However, her son Simón begins to communicate with mysterious invisible friends, leading to unsettling events that uncover the orphanage's dark past. As Laura searches for Simón after he goes missing, she encounters supernatural occurrences that challenge her understanding of reality. The film explores themes of loss, motherhood, and the haunting effects of the past, making it a poignant yet chilling experience.