Plot Summary
In mid-90s Mexico City, five young siblings are left in the care of their grandmother after their parents suddenly disappear. As they fight to survive, the line between reality and something darker starts to blur. The grandmother, haunted by eerie visions and deepening fears, becomes more distant, while the children’s grip on reality begins to unravel. After a clash with their neighbors, the siblings withdraw even further into isolation, cutting themselves off from the outside world.
Movie Details
- Original Title
- El diablo fuma (y guarda las cabezas de los cerillos quemados en la misma caja)
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- es
- Budget
- $800K
Where to watch free (US)
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Production Companies
Mandarina Cine
Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Fomento al Cine Mexicano (FOCINE)
Eficine
