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Unknown Origins

2020-08-28 · 97 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Thriller

In Madrid, Spain, a mysterious serial killer ruthlessly murders his victims by recreating the first appearance of several comic book superheroes. Cosme, a veteran police inspector who is about to retire, works on the case along with the tormented inspector David Valentín and his own son Jorge Elías, a nerdy young man who owns a comic book store.

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Production details

Directors
David Galán Galindo
Production companies
In Post We Trust, La Chica de la Curva, Nadie es Perfecto, TVE, Quexito Films, Mogambo Films
Countries
Argentina, Spain
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,268,650

Top Cast

Javier ReyJavier ReyDavid Valentín
Verónica EcheguiVerónica EcheguiNorma
Brays EfeBrays EfeJorge Elías
Antonio ResinesAntonio ResinesCosme
Álex GarcíaÁlex GarcíaJavier
Carlos ArecesCarlos ArecesGalván
Ernesto AlterioErnesto AlterioBruguera
Leonardo SbaragliaLeonardo SbaragliaPaco
Juanfra JuárezJuanfra JuárezIbarra
Mario DíazShop Nerd
Jonathan D. MellorJonathan D. MellorMessenger / Alan / Door Wizard
Frank T.Frank T.Viking
Roman RymarRoman RymarFelipe
Laura GalánLaura GalánIsabel
Rodrigo Latorre MuñozToño
Samuel RomeroSamuel RomeroPepe
Rodrigo PoisónRodrigo PoisónGeo Captain
Mario MayoMario MayoFrozen Apartment Geo #1
Axel AmoresFrozen Apartment Geo #2
Mariam HernándezMariam HernándezMother

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