Desire

A slow, simmering study of desire and dissatisfaction that tightens into quiet dread as secrets and jealousy corrode a seemingly perfect family.

Directed by

Teresa Simone

Genres

Mystery, Drama

Starring

Ludwika Paleta, José María Yázpik, Óscar Casas

Overview

Lucero’s life appears immaculate: a wealthy household, a devoted husband, and two children who embody the promise of a perfect family. Yet beneath this surface simmers a quiet dissatisfaction. When Matías, a young swimming coach hired by her husband, enters their lives, Lucero finds herself pulled into a risky and consuming relationship. As secrecy, desire, and jealousy tighten their grip, the boundaries within the family begin to collapse, placing mother and daughter in a dangerous emotional triangle that threatens to shatter everything Lucero has built.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, dark and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, betrayal, family, identity

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.

Note

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

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