The Bad Son

Plot

Rubén, an eleven-year-old boy, lives in a rural area with his father until he suddenly disappears. In the aftermath, Rubén moves in with his grandmother, a woman he barely knows and with whom he must learn to coexist. In a setting where time seems to have stood still, their relationship gradually reveals a family history shaped by wounds passed down from one generation to the next. As Rubén grows older, he tries to understand this emotional legacy and find a way to break the cycle, confronting his past in an attempt to heal what he has inherited.

About The Bad Son

The Bad Son (Spanish: El mal hijo) is a 2026 Spanish drama film co-written and directed by Jaime Lorente in his debut feature starring Susi Sánchez. Based on novel El mal hijo by Salvador S. Molina the film follows a grandmother and her eleven-year-old grandson, Rubén. It premiered at the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival on 18 September 2026 as the opening film of the 'New Directors' section. Subsequently it will be released on 23 October in the Spanish theatres.

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