The Bad Son

A quiet, slowly unfolding story that sits with inherited pain and the fragile bond between a boy and his grandmother.

Directed by

Jaime Lorente

Genres

Drama

Starring

Susi Sánchez, Miguel Ángel Puro, Hugo Arbues

Tagline

Good wombs bear bad children.

Overview

Rubén, an eleven-year-old boy, lives in a rural area with his father until he suddenly disappears. In the aftermath, Rubén moves in with his grandmother, a woman he barely knows and with whom he must learn to coexist. In a setting where time seems to have stood still, their relationship gradually reveals a family history shaped by wounds passed down from one generation to the next. As Rubén grows older, he tries to understand this emotional legacy and find a way to break the cycle, confronting his past in an attempt to heal what he has inherited.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, dark and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Family, grief, trauma, healing

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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