The Dead Mother (1993)
Killing is as easy stealing candy from a baby.
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
- Gregoria Mangas - Mrs. Millas
- Marisol Sáez - Mother
- Raquel Santamaría - Leire (child)
- Txarly Llorente - Guard
Screenplay
Themes
Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller, Gripping Violent Crime
Keywords
kidnapping, murder
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dead Mother about?
- 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…
- Who directed The Dead Mother?
- The Dead Mother was directed by Juanma Bajo Ulloa.
- Who stars in The Dead Mother?
- The Dead Mother stars Karra Elejalde, Ana Álvarez, Lio, Silvia Marsó, Elena Irureta, Ramón Barea.
- How long is The Dead Mother?
- The Dead Mother has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The Dead Mother?
- The Dead Mother is a Drama, Crime, Thriller film.
- How much did The Dead Mother gross?
- The Dead Mother grossed $498,604 worldwide.
- Where was The Dead Mother produced?
- The Dead Mother was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of The Dead Mother?
- The themes of The Dead Mother include: Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller, Gripping Violent Crime.