A women is planning to kill her son-in-law after she finds out that he is unfaithful to her daughter.
Acting
Carmen Maura's deliciously unhinged maternal fury.
Writing
Farce mechanics so tight they almost work.
Direction
Herrero balances cruelty without tipping cruel.
Director
Gerardo Herrero
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Carmen Maura and Federico Luppi had never shared screen time despite decades in Spanish cinema.
The film quietly critiques Spain's 'pacto de silencio' around family secrets — the comedy makes it digestible.
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