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Eye for an Eye

2019 · 107 min Drama Thriller Crime
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

Mario, an exemplary man, lives in a village on the Galician coast. In the old people’s home, where he works as a nurse, everyone appreciates him. When the best known narco in the area, Antonio Padín, recently released from prison, enters the residence, Mario tries to make Antonio feel at home. Now, Padín's two sons, Kike and Toño, are in charge of the family business. The failure of an operation will put Kike in jail and cause them to owe a large debt to a Colombian supplier. Toño will turn to the nurse to try to convince his father to assume the debt. But Mario has his own plans.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Quien a hierro mata
Year 2019
Country Belgium, France, Spain
Genre Drama, Thriller, Crime
Director Paco Plaza
Runtime 107 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.6/10 (327 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Paco Plaza

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Luis Tosar

Luis Tosar

Mario

María Vázquez

María Vázquez

Julia

Ismael Martínez

Ismael Martínez

Toño

Pablo Guisa Koestinger

Pablo Guisa Koestinger

Presidiario 2

Daniel Currás

Daniel Currás

Xepas

María Luisa Mayol

María Luisa Mayol

Ana

Víctor Duplá

Víctor Duplá

Alfredo

Enric Auquer

Enric Auquer

Kiko

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Xan Cejudo

Antonio Padín

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Marcos Javier Fernández Eimil

Cura funeral

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