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El mal padre
2026·2h 0m·★ 0.0
Spanish original
After years of estrangement, the famous writer and academic Santiago Balmes gathers his three children for a last request: to spend Christmas in the house where they used to spend summers as kids.
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Does this fit your night?
A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
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Commitment
Standard sit-down · 2h 0m
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