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The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)
The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)

The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)

Genres

ComedyDramaMystery

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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.

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Budget

$800000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

97 mins

Rating

8.5/10

Release Date

16 February 2025

Country

Mexico

Cast

Mariapau Bravo Aviña

Mariapau Bravo Aviña

Elsa

Rafael Nieto Martínez

Rafael Nieto Martínez

Tomás

Regina Alejandra

Regina Alejandra

Marisol

Donovan Said Martínez

Donovan Said Martínez

Victor

Laura Uribe Rojas

Laura Uribe Rojas

Vanessa

Carmen Ramos

Carmen Ramos

Romana

Gamboa Bernardo

Gamboa Bernardo

Emiliano

Micaela Gramajo

Micaela Gramajo

Judith

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