El Padre Bueno
Synopsis
Damián, a dowser and family man suffocated by debt, receives an assignment to find water that becomes his last chance to keep his family afloat. On this trip, his six-year-old son Sergio accompanies him by surprise, who challenges him, assuring that he knows where the water is. This search for the occult, almost magical, becomes the fight between the two that finally reveals the death of their daughter. When the water gushes out from the subsoil, flooding everything, father and daughter reunite.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Malaga Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorge Cañada Escorihuela
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Cañada Escorihuela
- Original Score
- Olivier Arson
- Original Title
- El Padre Bueno
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Tourmalet Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge Cañada Escorihuela
Jorge Cañada Escorihuela
Olivier Arson
Diego Cabezas
Carlos Blas Peña
Ari Aster, Omar A. Razzak, Francisco Reyes, Mayi Gutiérrez Cobo, Manuel Fernández Arango
Department Leadership Roster
Jorge Cañada Escorihuela
Director
Jorge Cañada Escorihuela
Writer
Carlos Blas Peña
Editor
Diego Cabezas
Director of Photography
Manuel Fernández Arango
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Padre Bueno
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El Padre Bueno about?
Damián, a dowser and family man suffocated by debt, receives an assignment to find water that becomes his last chance to keep his family afloat. On this trip, his six-year-old son Sergio accompanies him by surprise, who challenges him, assuring that he knows where the water is. This search for the occult, almost magical, becomes the fight between the two that finally reveals the death of their daughter. When the water gushes out from the subsoil, flooding everything, father and daughter reunite.
Who directed El Padre Bueno?
El Padre Bueno was directed by Jorge Cañada Escorihuela.
Who stars in El Padre Bueno?
The principal cast of El Padre Bueno includes David Lorente, Leo Céspedes, Ara Edo, Almudena Ardit.
When was El Padre Bueno released and how long is it?
El Padre Bueno was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for El Padre Bueno?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El Padre Bueno was composed by Olivier Arson.