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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)

Apr 23, 2026
1h 37m
★ 0.0

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

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Cast

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Elsa

Mariapau Bravo Aviña

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Tomás

Rafael Nieto Martínez

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Marisol

Regina Alejandra

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Victor

Donovan Said Martínez

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Vanessa

Laura Uribe Rojas

Carmen Ramos

Romana

Carmen Ramos

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Emiliano

Gamboa Bernardo

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Judith

Micaela Gramajo

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