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The Dead Mother

Killing is as easy as stealing candy from a baby.
Nov 5, 1993 · 1h 52m
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Drama
Crime
Thriller

PLOT

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…

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CAST

Karra Elejalde
Ismael López de Matauko
Ana Álvarez
Leire
Lio
Maite
Silvia Marsó
Blanca
Elena Irureta
Director Woman
Ramón Barea
Night Club Owner
Gregoria Mangas
Mrs. Millas
Marisol Sáez
Mother
Directed by Juanma Bajo Ulloa

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
ES
Budget
—
Revenue
$498,604
Production
Gazteizko Zinema, Sogepaq, Ministerio de Cultura España
Country
ES

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