One Careful Owner
One Careful Owner

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One Careful Owner

2020
Movie
94 min
Spanish

Sara is offered a chance to buy the perfect apartment, roomy, very luminous and inexpensive. She only has one little problem: she can't live in it before Lola, the actual and aged owner, dies.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Jonathan DaviesGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Arthur is a lonely, meticulous widower who lives a quiet life surrounded by his possessions. When his estranged daughter suddenly reappears, bringing her new boyfriend with her, Arthur's carefully ordered world is thrown into chaos. As old tensions resurface and secrets begin to unravel, Arthur is forced to confront his past and re-evaluate his relationships.

Critical Reception

One Careful Owner received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its sensitive portrayal of grief and family dynamics, as well as the performances of its lead actors. Some found the pacing to be a little slow, but generally, it was seen as a touching and understated drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • A poignant exploration of family relationships and unresolved grief.

  • Features strong performances, particularly from the lead actor.

  • Some viewers found the narrative development to be understated.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'One Careful Owner' is not widely available through consolidated Google reviews.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a single house to enhance its intimate and claustrophobic atmosphere.

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