The Motive
2017•14•1h 44m•6.2•Released
Drama
Álvaro, a man obsessed with the idea of writing what he brands as “high literature,” manipulates the lives and feelings of the people around him to write about the consequences caused by his devious acts.
Director
Manuel Martín Cuenca
Writer
Alejandro Hernández, Manuel Martín Cuenca
Budget
$3M
Languages
Spanish, English
Studio
LAZONA
Cast
Javier Gutiérrez
Álvaro
María León
Amanda
Adelfa Calvo
Building Manager
Adriana Paz
Irene
Tenoch Huerta Mejía
Enrique
Antonio de la Torre
Teacher
Cris Nollet
Policía 2
Rafael Téllez
Mr. Montero
Domi del Postigo
Presenter
José Carlos Carmona
Jesús
Production
Company
LAZONA
Company
Alebrije Producciones
Company
Canal Sur
Company
La Loma Blanca
Company
TVE
Company
Icónica
Producer
José Nolla
Producer
Manuel Martín Cuenca
Producer
Alex Zito
Producer
Gonzalo Salazar-Simpson
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