The Grandfather

The Grandfather

Love or honor? How can one choose?

1998151 min6.4 / 10

A somber, introspective family drama about an aging man grappling with infidelity, legitimacy, and the impossible choice between love and honor in the aftermath of loss.

After his son dies, an elderly man comes back to Spain from the US and hopes to find out which of his granddaughters is true, and which one is bastard.

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