The Other Family

The Other Family

2011 · 130 min · ES · 6.4 (21 votes)
Dir. Gustavo Loza · Starring Bruno Loza, Jorge Salinas, Luis Roberto Guzmán, Nailea Norvind, Ana Serradilla, Ana Soler · Music Zbigniew Paleta

The story of Hendrix, a 7-year-old child that's been abandoned by his crack-addict mother Nina.

Drama

Jean Paul and Chema have been together ten years. They have successful careers, a comfortable home and many friends. But that's all turned turned upside down when close friend Ivana rescues Hendrix from his broken home and asks them to care for the boy. Hendrix's mother Nina is a drug addict who suffers at the hands of her abusive partner Patrick. The men begin to consider making Hendrix part of their family. ~ Baseline StudioSystems

VIBE

This film feels like a quiet, tender exploration of what makes a family. It's a deeply human story that unfolds with gentle observation, focusing on the emotional weight of commitment and the unexpected turns life can take.

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