A young husband is mistakenly told he has a terrible illness, and decides to withdraw from his wife and child..

German Santacoloma plays a young husband who, after being mistakenly informed of a severe illness, withdraws from his family. The film delves deeply into the protagonist's emotional turmoil, his estrangement from his wife, Inés Niño Medina, and their son, as he grapples with his perceived impending death. The narrativ...

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Arturo Acevedo Vallarino

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"German Santacoloma plays a young husband who, after being mistakenly informed of a severe illness, withdraws from his family. The film delves deeply into the protagonist's emotional turmoil, his estrangement from his wife, Inés Niño Medina, and their son, as he grapples with his perceived impending death. The narrative is a masterful blend of psychological drama and existential angst, where the protagonist's isolation is not merely a physical act but a deeply internalized struggle. His decision..."
Alberto de Argáez
Colombia
1920 · IMDb —
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