Lollipops

A short, warm family comedy that turns an awkward dinner into a gentle, revealing clash of generations.

Directed by

Carlos Martínez

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Enrique Poveda Asensi, Maya Reyes Gaspar, Marcos González Soria

Overview

Victor, a sixty-five-year-old man, is content living with his grandson but frustrated with his daughter and son-in-law’s presence. As his in-laws arrive for dinner, his daughter and son-in-law rearrange his home and urge him to take mysterious pills, but the pillbox is missing. During the search, it’s revealed Victor has plans with his boyfriend and won’t attend dinner. The search uncovers family secrets and taboos, sparing only Victor’s grandson, who understands him and shares laughs with him while secretly eating lollipops.

How it feels

Warm, satirical, light and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Family, identity, sexuality, isolation

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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