The Dead Mother

The Dead Mother

Killing is as easy as stealing candy from a baby.

1993 · 112 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama, Crime, Thriller

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 · Written by Juanma Bajo Ulloa

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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
Raquel Santamaría Leire (child)
Txarly Llorente Guard
Pako Pekao Gypsy man
Elena Armengod Gypsy woman

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