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The Unwelcome

The Unwelcome

1 Season8 EpisodesIn Production

Overview

In 1980s Chile, a 16-year-old boy – living with his sickly mother – copes with his troubled home life by writing and drawing a vampire story in his notebook. They live with his abusive uncle and his family who treat them with increasing disdain. They are 'allegados' – guests without a home of their own – who quietly try to stay unnoticed, make no noise and take up as little space as possible.

Created by Ernesto Garratt
Written by Ernesto Garratt

Top Cast

Paulina García

Paulina García

Alfredo Castro

Alfredo Castro

Benjamín Vicuña

Benjamín Vicuña

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookhomelessnessvampireteenage boy1980s

About The Unwelcome

The Unwelcome is a drama, sci-fi & fantasy series exploring themes of based on novel or book, homelessness, vampire, teenage boy, 1980s. Created by Ernesto Garratt, it stars Paulina García, Alfredo Castro, Benjamín Vicuña. In 1980s Chile, a 16-year-old boy – living with his sickly mother – copes with his troubled home life by writing and drawing a vampire story in his notebook. They live with his abusive uncle and his family who treat them with increasing disdain. They are 'allegados' – guests without a home of their own – who quietly try to stay unnoticed, make no noise and take up as little space as possible.

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