Subgénero: Melodrama
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Irene, or the treasure (Irene, o el tesoro)
Irene is a young widow that recently had a miscarriage. She feels obliged to go to live with her parents-in-law, Dimas and Justina: he is a miserly man and she is addicted to radio’s serials. They have a daughter, Aurelia, a disregarded adolescent. They live with Daniel, who is a guest, Méndez, who is Dima’s assistant;…
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The double story of Doctor Valmy (La doble historia del doctor Valmy)
The double story of Doctor Valmy exposes the case of Daniel Barnes, a torturer who, by castrating a detainee, self-punishes, despite himself, falling into sexual impotence. In this state, he comes to the consultation of Doctor Valmy, a psychologist. For her part, Daniel's wife, Mary, who until now lived in ignorance of her husband's activities and…
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The awaited sign (La señal que se espera)
In a rural house, Enrique and his wife, Susana, spend the summer. On this occasion, accompanied by two interesting guests: Luis, an old boyfriend of Susana, who is a famous composer, and Julian, friend of Enrique, recently abandoned by his wife. In addition, to the group are joined two elderly servants, Bernardo and Roseta, who…
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The face-down cards (Las cartas boca abajo)
The work reflects the relationships and tensions that are lived in the bosom of a family formed by the brothers Mauro, Anita and Adela, the husband of the last one, Juan and their son, Juanito. The behavior of Adela before life and with those who surround her causes the unhappiness of the whole family. To…
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Secret dialogue (Diálogo secreto)
This story is about the drama of an art critic, who is constantly trying to hide a secret: he is colour-blind. If this secret is revealed, his brilliant career will come to an end. Things get more complicated when his daughter discovers the truth, after a friend of hers committed suicide: he was a painter…
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In the burning darkness (En la ardiente oscuridad)
In a learning institution for blind people, a group of sightless friends live together and seem to be happy. To this place comes Ignacio, who begins to spread his pessimism to the rest. Despite the attempts of Carlos, suspicious of the friendship between the newcomer and his girlfriend Juana, Ignacio does not manage to get…
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Story of a Stairway (Historia de una escalera)
Capuetes and Montesco are neighbors! The whole action takes place in an apartment building occupied by humble workers, except Elvira and her father, who belong to a higher class social disposition. Elvira wants to marry Fernando, but he loves Carmina, and their love is mutual. Urbano, another neighbor, is also in love with Carmina. The…
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Maror: the rules of gender (Maror: las reglas del género)
The romantic novel becomes a crime novel It's winter and in an isolated summer sea house some family members get together to spend a few days: Isabel, famous best-selling fiction author, her husband, Pablo; their daughter, Esperanza, and Pilar, Isabel’s sister. The breaking news is that the protagonist wants to abandon her career as a…
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About to escape (Punto de fuga)
Paula is a young girl deemed to a grey life and with no expectation of fulfilling her dreams. She will gradually transform in the victim and main character of this drama, becoming a vampire. Maybe, she will end up destroying everyone around her, unless she escapes. THEMES: Youth, Escape, Frustration, Supernatural, Facing Failure GENRE: Drama,…
