The Clan

The events take place during the early to mid-1980s in Argentina, a period following the Falklands War and during the country’s return to democracy in 1983. This era's social and political shifts provide a backdrop for the Puccio family's criminal enterprise. The narrative culminates with the 1985 police raid and arrests.

The story unfolds in the affluent suburbs of San Isidro and the broader city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It centers on a middle-class family living a comfortable life while orchestrating kidnappings in their own home. The setting highlights the tension between a respectable exterior and brutal criminal activity hidden behind a veneer of normalcy.

🧬 Family Crime

The film centers on a seemingly ordinary middle-class family that slowly devolves into a kidnapping enterprise. A patriarch uses his authority to recruit and manipulate his children, turning familial bonds into a network for crime. The intergenerational tension reveals how loyalty can be weaponized in pursuit of wealth and status.

⚖️ Justice and Betrayal

As law enforcement closes in, the narrative probes the tension between legal consequences and personal loyalty. The family faces arrests, coerced confessions, and moral compromises that blur lines between victims and perpetrators. The film examines what justice means when a crime is perpetrated by a family unit.

🌆 Political Climate

Set against Argentina’s transition from dictatorship to democracy, the story suggests how political upheaval can create fertile ground for criminal ventures. The era's instability and shifting power dynamics influence the characters' choices and the public's response to the crimes.

🔒 Secrecy and Lies

Secrecy is central to the clan’s operations, from hidden basements to silk-smooth façades of respectability. The family hides brutal acts behind everyday routines, and the pressure to maintain cover drives pivotal decisions and escalating violence.