The Bad Son
El mal hijo
“Good wombs bear bad children.”
Synopsis
Rubén, an eleven-year-old boy, lives in a rural area with his father until he suddenly disappears. In the aftermath, Rubén moves in with his grandmother, a woman he barely knows and with whom he must learn to coexist. In a setting where time seems to have stood still, their relationship gradually reveals a family history shaped by wounds passed down from one generation to the next. As Rubén grows older, he tries to understand this emotional legacy and find a way to break the cycle, confronting his past in an attempt to heal what he has inherited.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
74th SSIFF | San Sebastian International Film Festival 2026
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jaime Lorente
- Screenplay & Story
- Salvador S. Molina, Jaime Lorente
- Original Score
- Luismi Glez Bedmar
- Original Title
- El mal hijo
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- AF Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jaime Lorente
Salvador S. Molina, Jaime Lorente
Luismi Glez Bedmar
Elías M. Félix
Regino Hernández
Frank Ariza
Department Leadership Roster
Jaime Lorente
Director
Frank Ariza
Producer
Salvador S. Molina
Writer
Jaime Lorente
Writer
Elías M. Félix
Director of Photography
Luismi Glez Bedmar
Original Music Composer
Regino Hernández
Editor
Ricardo Cruz (Hijo)
Stunt Coordinator
Ricardo Cruz
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bad Son
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What is The Bad Son about?
Rubén, an eleven-year-old boy, lives in a rural area with his father until he suddenly disappears. In the aftermath, Rubén moves in with his grandmother, a woman he barely knows and with whom he must learn to coexist. In a setting where time seems to have stood still, their relationship gradually reveals a family history shaped by wounds passed down from one generation to the next. As Rubén grows older, he tries to understand this emotional legacy and find a way to break the cycle, confronting his past in an attempt to heal what he has inherited.
Who directed The Bad Son?
The Bad Son was directed by Jaime Lorente.
Who stars in The Bad Son?
The principal cast of The Bad Son includes Susi Sánchez, Miguel Ángel Puro, Hugo Arbues, Óscar de la Fuente, Abel de la Fuente.
When was The Bad Son released and how long is it?
The Bad Son was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bad Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bad Son was composed by Luismi Glez Bedmar.
Is The Bad Son based on a book or true story?
The Bad Son is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Salvador S. Molina".