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The Red Squirrel

The Red Squirrel

A comedy full of youth, suspense and lies!

19936.41h 54m

Overview

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.

Directed by Julio Medem
Written by Julio Medem
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Top Cast

Emma Suárez

Emma Suárez

Lisa

Nancho Novo

Nancho Novo

Jota

María Barranco

María Barranco

Carmen

Karra Elejalde

Karra Elejalde

Antón

Carmelo Gómez

Carmelo Gómez

Félix

Cristina Marcos

Cristina Marcos

Chica pelo azul

Mónica Molina

Mónica Molina

Chica pelo rojo

Ana Gracia

Ana Gracia

Psiquiatra

Elena Irureta

Elena Irureta

Begoña

A

Ane Sánchez

Cristina, Junge

Themes & Keywords

rock 'n' rollamnesiasuicide attemptliemotorcycle

About The Red Squirrel

The Red Squirrel is a drama, comedy film released in 1993 exploring themes of rock 'n' roll, amnesia, suicide attempt, lie, motorcycle. Directed by Julio Medem, it stars Emma Suárez, Nancho Novo, María Barranco. 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.

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