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The Red Squirrel
“A comedy full of youth, suspense and lies!”
6.5 / 10• 1993• 1h 54m•NR• Spanish
DramaComedy
Storyline
Jota's suicide attempt is interrupted when a motorcyclist crashes off a bridge. After he rescues her, he decides to invent a life story for her — one of love and shared memories — creating a fragile web of deception that intertwines their fates.
Cast & Crew
Emma Suárez
Lisa
Lead
Nancho Novo
Jota
María Barranco
Carmen
Karra Elejalde
Antón
Carmelo Gómez
Félix
Cristina Marcos
Chica pelo azul
Mónica Molina
Chica pelo rojo
Ana Gracia
Psiquiatra
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Julio Medem's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Red Squirrel is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
