The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)

Feb 15, 2025

1h 37m

★ 10.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Mystery

Production Companies

Mandarina Cine

Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía

Fomento al Cine Mexicano (FOCINE)

EFICINE 189

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Cast

Elsa

Mariapau Bravo Aviña

Tomás

Rafael Nieto Martínez

Marisol

Regina Alejandra

Victor

Donovan Said Martínez

Vanessa

Laura Uribe Rojas

Romana

Carmen Ramos

Emiliano

Gamboa Bernardo

Judith

Micaela Gramajo

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