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A tale of love. A story of horror. - The Orphanage
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Title: The Orphanage

Release Date: 20 May 2007

Runtime: 1h 45m

Genre: Horror, Drama, Thriller

Director: Telecinco Cinema, Rodar y Rodar

Production Companies: Telecinco Cinema, Rodar y Rodar

Overview: A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage, intent on reopening it. Before long, her son starts to communicate with a new invisible friend.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.231 (2893 votes)

Cast

  • Laura: Belén Rueda
  • Carlos: Fernando Cayo
  • Simón: Roger Príncep
  • Pilar: Mabel Rivera
  • Benigna: Montserrat Carulla
  • Enrique: Andrés Gertrúdix
  • Balaban: Edgar Vivar
  • Tomás: Óscar Casas
  • Aurora: Geraldine Chaplin
  • Alicia: Carmen López
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