Underplayed Gems

La abuela (1981)

La abuela poster
Genre
drama film
Country
Colombia
Runtime
1h 52m
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How it feels

A wealthy but decaying family in Bogotá is controlled by a grandmother who showers affection only on her favorite grandson. The story shows how this dynamic affects the rest of the family.

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What happens

La abuela (English: The grandmother) is a 1981 Colombian drama film directed by Leopoldo Pinzón. The plot follows a traditional well to do decadent family in Bogotá ruled by a domineering grandmother who only loves her favorite grandson. The film was based on a popular Colombian soap opera of the same name. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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