
The Dead Mother
1993 · Movie · 112 min · ★ 6.2
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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Details
- Years
- 1993
- Release date
- 1993-11-05
- Language
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (20 votes)
Themes
- kidnapping
- murder
Cast & crew

Karra Elejalde
as Ismael López de Matauko

Ana Álvarez
as Leire

Lio
as Maite

Silvia Marsó
as Blanca

Elena Irureta
as Director Woman

Ramón Barea
as Night Club Owner
- GM
Gregoria Mangas
as Mrs. Millas
- MS
Marisol Sáez
as Mother
- RS
Raquel Santamaría
as Leire (child)
- TL
Txarly Llorente
as Guard
Directed by Juanma Bajo Ulloa