The Bad Son

The Bad Son is an upcoming Spanish drama about an eleven-year-old boy named Rubén who is forced to move in with his grandmother after his father unexpectedly vanishes. Living in a rural environment where time feels stagnant, Rubén and the grandmother, whom he barely knows, must find a way to coexist. As Rubén matures, their evolving relationship exposes a family history defined by generational trauma. He eventually seeks to understand this emotional burden and break the cycle of pain inherited from his ancestors.

The film is directed by Jaime Lorente, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Salvador S. Molina. The cast features Susi Sánchez as La Pascuala, Miguel Ángel Puro as Rubén's father, and Óscar de la Fuente as Tío Juanji. The character of Rubén is portrayed at different ages by Abel de la Fuente and Hugo Arbues, while Cristóbal Pinto appears as Tío Agustín. Produced by AF Films and Frank Ariza, the movie has a runtime of 106 minutes and is scheduled for release on October 16, 2026.