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

Blanca

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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