The Red Squirrel

Apr 21, 1993

1h 54m

★ 6.4

A comedy full of youth, suspense and lies!

Overview

Jota's suicide attempt is interrupted when a motorcyclist crashes off a bridge. After he rescues her, he decides to invent a life story for her — one of love and shared memories — creating a fragile web of deception that intertwines their fates.

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Production Companies

Sogetel

The Red Squirrel Trailers

Cast

Lisa

Emma Suárez

Jota

Nancho Novo

Carmen

María Barranco

Antón

Karra Elejalde

Félix

Carmelo Gómez

Chica pelo azul

Cristina Marcos

Chica pelo rojo

Mónica Molina

Psiquiatra

Ana Gracia

Begoña

Elena Irureta

Cristina, Junge

Ane Sánchez

Junge

Sarai Noceda

Nicola

Maite Yerro

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