While I was searching for a good horror movie to watch, accidentally I found this Spanish movie. First I thought it might be another stereotype horror movie of a haunted house and evil spirits in it. Surprisingly not…..!! (Even though it is about a lonely house and spirits in it). There is classy touch in this movie. The selection of shots, dramatic camera work, fine editing, flowing storyline, good performance by the actors and awe-inspiring location. The director succeeds to create a mystic atmosphere through out the film. Screenwriter Sergio G. Sánchez does a masterful job of balancing the thriller with the drama.The opening shots of the film are cleverly linked with the climax of the movie. The climax of the movie is really heart breaking…!
Synopsis
Laura was a former orphan. She bought the old orphanage building where she was raised and moved there with her adopted son Simón and husband Carlos. An unknown visitor informed her that Simón is HIV positive. Simon starts behaving strangely and tells Laura that he has five invisible friends, and she believes they are fruit of his imagination. Laura decides to reopen an orphanage for handicapped children in the location and during the opening party; Simón calls her to show the little cabin of his invisible friend Tomás. The busy Laura does not give much attention to her son; then she sees a mysterious masked boy and Simón vanishes. Laura feels the presence of other persons in the house and months later she finds the terrible truth about her son’s disappearance.
This was Spain's Official Submission to the Best Foreign Language Film Category of Oscars 2008.
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