Year: 2025 (March)
Genre:
Drama / Thriller
Director:
Daniel Guzmán
Stars:
Itziar Ituño, Luis Tosar, Fernando Valdivielso, Susana Abaitua, Mona Martínez, Francesc Garrido, Daniel Guzmán, Gabriel Dan, Victoria Teijeiro ...
Storyline:
Two lives, one roof... And a silent search for purpose.
La deuda centers on Lucas, a 37-year-old man struggling to find his place in a city that seems to have moved on without him. He lives with Antonia, an 86-year-old woman whose strength, routine, and quiet grace anchor their modest shared life.
Lucas is constantly looking for work, but as he puts it, “the jobs aren’t looking for me.” Each day is a subtle battle—with bureaucracy, with disappointment, and with himself. Yet amidst the silence and slow moments, a fragile bond grows between Lucas and Antonia, revealing moments of humor, empathy, and understated care.
As bills pile up and time stretches thin, La deuda becomes less about money and more about what we owe one another—companionship, respect, and the belief that no one is truly invisible.
Similar movies to La deuda
If you’re moved by quiet, character-driven dramas that explore economic and emotional survival, La deuda echoes the spirit of:
Roma (2018) – Human connection in domestic spaces.
The Florida Project (2017) – Invisible poverty behind vibrant facades.
Still Life (2013) – Isolation and dignity in daily rituals.
💡 Like these, La deuda finds profound emotional weight in everyday struggles, and its strength lies in quiet truths and shared humanity.
📌 Final Thoughts
With its minimalist lens, deeply human performances, and themes of ageing, failure, resilience, and compassion, La deuda is a sensitive, socially aware drama that invites audiences to slow down and see what we often overlook: the quiet dignity of those simply trying to hold on.
He’s looking for work... She’s holding on to routine.
Together, they find something neither expected.
Which of these films have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
