The Consequences
The Consequences

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The Consequences

2021
Movie
96 min
Spanish

Since Fabiola saw her husband die in a diving accident, nothing has been the same again. Tired of not getting better, she decides to self-prescribe an unconventional therapy: together with her dad and her teenage daughter, she travels to a house her family owns in a small volcanic island. During this time of coexistence, each of them tries to protect their own privacy, and to safeguard their secrets. But all this secrecy triggers Fabiola’s paranoia. She has neither evidence nor certainty, but something tells her that things are not what they seem.

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IMDb6.2/10
Google Users75%
Director: Nikolai MüllerschönGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A woman's life unravels when she becomes entangled in a dangerous web of secrets and lies. What begins as a seemingly minor transgression escalates into a series of devastating events that force her to confront her past and fight for her future. The film explores the profound impact of choices and the often-unforeseen consequences they carry.

Critical Reception

The Consequences received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its suspenseful narrative and strong performances, while others found the plot to be predictable and the character development lacking. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the dramatic tension but wishing for more emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and intriguing premise.

  • Criticized for a plot that sometimes falters in its execution.

  • Performances were generally seen as a strong point, though some found characters underdeveloped.

Google audience: Viewers found "The Consequences" to be an engaging thriller that kept them on the edge of their seats. Many appreciated the suspenseful plot twists and the lead actress's performance. However, some audiences felt that the film's ending was somewhat anticlimactic and that certain plot points could have been explored more deeply.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in various picturesque, yet isolated, settings in Germany, enhancing the sense of unease and isolation portrayed in the narrative.

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