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2007 Spanish-Mexican horror film directed by Juan Antonio Bayona
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The Orphanage is a 2007 Gothic supernatural horror film directed by J. A. Bayona in his directorial full-length debut. The film stars Belén Rueda as Laura, Fernando Cayo as her husband, Carlos, and Roger Príncep as their adopted son Simón. The plot centers on Laura, who returns to her childhood home, an orphanage. Laura plans to turn the house into a home for disabled children, but after an argument with Simón, he goes missing. The film is an international co-production between Spain and Mexico.
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2007 · 1h 45m · Horror · Drama · Thriller
TMDB 7.2/10 (3,174 votes)
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.
Directed by J. A. Bayona
Box office $79M worldwide
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J. A. BayonaDirector
Belén Ruedaas Laura
Fernando Cayoas Carlos
Roger Príncepas Simón
Mabel Riveraas Pilar
Montserrat Carullaas Benigna
Andrés Gertrúdixas Enrique
Edgar Vivaras Balaban
Óscar Casasas Tomás