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

Feb 16, 2025
1h 37m
★ 8.5

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

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Cast

Mariapau Bravo Aviña

Elsa

Mariapau Bravo Aviña

Rafael Nieto Martínez

Tomás

Rafael Nieto Martínez

Regina Alejandra

Marisol

Regina Alejandra

Donovan Said Martínez

Victor

Donovan Said Martínez

Laura Uribe Rojas

Vanessa

Laura Uribe Rojas

Carmen Ramos

Romana

Carmen Ramos

Gamboa Bernardo

Emiliano

Gamboa Bernardo

Micaela Gramajo

Judith

Micaela Gramajo

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