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Padre, patrón
Mister Joaquim Pelletier and his wife request the services of the private detective Pepe Carvalho to find the murderer of their only son, Mariano. As the investigations progress, Pepe finds out that Mariano was not such a model son as his father thought. He had a double life: a banker at daytime, a thug at night; he was cooperating with Jesús Arquimedes, the boss of the underworld, by doing illegal works for him. But Mariano had decided to betray Arquímedes, embezzling $500 000 of the money he was laundering in Bank Pelletier, to start a new life in the USA. Arquímedes puts pressure on Carvalho to find his money. Surprisingly enough for the detective, the guilty one is not Arquímedes, but the father of Mariano. Mister Jaoquim had a passionate relationship with his son since childhood, he wanted to mold his son as he had always dreamed, and never admitted that Mariano was someone different and a rebel who wanted to run away from Barcelona for ever.
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Plot Summary
This drama follows the life of a dedicated priest who, despite his vows, becomes entangled in the affairs of a powerful and corrupt family. As he tries to guide them towards redemption, he finds himself facing moral dilemmas and personal sacrifices. The film explores themes of faith, temptation, and the corrupting influence of power within a community.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception of 'Padre, patrón' is limited, as it was a telenovela rather than a widely distributed film. Telenovelas of this era often garnered significant domestic viewership but less international critical attention. Reviews that exist tend to focus on its melodramatic elements and performances.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dramatic storylines and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors.
Noted for its exploration of moral complexities within a religious and social context.
Some viewers found the plot to be overly melodramatic, typical of the telenovela genre.
Google audience: Audience reception for this telenovela primarily focused on its engaging, dramatic plotlines and the chemistry between the main actors. Many viewers appreciated the moral conflicts presented and the emotional depth of the characters, which are hallmarks of successful telenovelas.
Fun Fact
While 'Padre, patrón' was a telenovela, it was part of a specific wave of Mexican productions that aimed for more dramatic and socially relevant themes, moving beyond purely romantic plots.
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