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Release Year1993
Runtime1h 52m
LanguageSpanish
Certification18
GenresDrama, Crime, Thriller
Votes20
DirectorJuanma Bajo Ulloa
WritersJuanma Bajo Ulloa, Eduardo Bajo Ulloa
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Dead Mother
About The Dead Mother
Ismael breaks into the house of a fine art restorer and shoots the homeowner dead, leaving her daughter orphaned and traumatized for life. Years later, Ismael is working in a bar where he sees the daughter again. Paranoid that she has recognised him and will report him, he kidnaps her and holds her hostage, demanding that her hospital pay a ransom for her release. As he spends more time with her, a strange bond develops that causes him to delay the ransom request or fulfil his threats of throwing her in front of a train. But he can’t delay forever…
Directed by Juanma Bajo Ulloa, The Dead Mother leans on a strong ensemble — Karra Elejalde, Ana Álvarez, Lio — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1993.
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