The Dead Mother (1993)

6.2/10 112 min Drama Crime Thriller

Overview

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…

Cast

Karra Elejalde

Ismael López de Matauko

Ana Álvarez

Leire

Lio

Maite

Silvia Marsó

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Elena Irureta

Director Woman

Ramón Barea

Night Club Owner

José María Sacristán

Nurse

Juanma Bajo Ulloa

Train passenger with guitar (uncredited)

Satur Idarreta

Man outside bar (uncredited)

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