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Childish Games (2012)

Original title: Dictado

2012-03-09 · 1h 35m · ES
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Don't be scared, she's just a little girl

When flaky novelist Mario turns up one day at the school where Daniel teaches, the educator is convinced the writer is a spirit from his repressed past, buried deep in his subconscious. As children, the two might almost have been brothers. But the marriage between Daniel’s father and Mario’s mother never materialised. This unexpected re-encounter brings both families together. When Mario slits his wrists and dies, Daniel and his wife Laura provide a home for the dead man’s daughter. Laura, who is childless, loves the girl from the moment they meet, but Daniel feels increasingly nervous around her. The demons of his past guilt continue to torment him. Daniel suffers agonies – until things come to a head during a show down in the mountains.

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Box office
$419.6K

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Nora NavasNora NavasBeatrizBárbara LennieBárbara LennieLauraJuan Diego BottoJuan Diego BottoDanielMágica PérezMágica PérezJuliaMarc RodríguezMarc RodríguezMarioÀgata RocaÀgata RocaLuisaCristina AzofraCristina AzofraClara

Keywords

Fear

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · HorrorTheme affinityFearDialogue densityDramaDirector preference249903Actor preference133011 · 307887 · 142530Country preferenceEs

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Frequently asked questions about Childish Games

What is Childish Games about?

When flaky novelist Mario turns up one day at the school where Daniel teaches, the educator is convinced the writer is a spirit from his repressed past, buried deep in his subconscious. As children, the two might almost have been brothers. But the marriage between Daniel’s father and Mario’s mother never materialised. This unexpected re-encounter brings both families together. When Mario slits his wrists and dies, Daniel and his wife Laura provide a home for the dead man’s daughter. Laura, who is childless, loves the girl from the moment they meet, but Daniel feels increasingly nervous around her. The demons of his past guilt continue to torment him. Daniel suffers agonies – until things come to a head during a show down in the mountains.

How long is Childish Games?

Childish Games has a runtime of 95 minutes.