Spanish Movie

A maid and nanny whose charm conceals a dangerous capacity for deceit. She orchestrates Simeón's injury and death, then works to hide the crime while manipulating those around her, including Pedro. Her actions drive the plot's suspense and moral ambiguity.

A mother who senses something is wrong and relentlessly pursues the truth about Simeón's absence. Her vulnerability is tested as Ramira's lies unfold, yet she embodies resilience as she seeks answers and protection for her family.

The child Ramira cares for, afflicted with photodermatitis that makes him vulnerable to sun exposure. His presence acts as the catalyst for the deception and reveals the fragility of the family’s safety.

Laura's paraplegic brother who seeks truth but can't easily abandon his sister. He becomes entangled in Ramira's schemes, and his arc involves grim choices, including a tense sequence surrounding his fate, ultimately choosing to remain with Ramira and navigating his dream-enabled powers.

An older man who pretends to be Simeón to sustain the ruse, unwittingly supporting Ramira's deception and contributing to the household's unraveling. His small role proves influential in the web of lies.

A magical visitor who inhabits the house, inserting a supernatural layer into the plot. The Fairy's presence heightens the sense of whimsy and danger, complicating the characters’ choices.

A mythical figure who exposes the reality behind the events, suggesting that what is happening may be part of a dream or a larger narrative. The Faun guides and destabilizes the characters, revealing the dreamlike structure of the story.

A terrifying supernatural presence who embodies danger and manipulation. She hints at protective, and deadly, responses to the household’s peril, ultimately meeting a fatal end in a tragic accident.

Laura's long-lost husband who briefly returns for a reunion, then departs again. His presence unsettles memory and reality, complicating Laura's attempts to understand her life.

Ramira's alcoholic, unemployed husband who is accidentally killed during the escalating chaos. His death contributes to the tension and moral ambiguity surrounding Ramira's actions.

A physician figure who cannot save Maligna, underscoring the limits of rational science against the supernatural. His presence builds tension between the natural and the uncanny.