Cast: Asunción Balaguer

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Asunción Balaguer. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Paper Birds

2010 · Movie · 118 min. · Spain

Direction Emilio Aragón

Cast Imanol Arias · Lluís Homar · Roger Príncep · Carmen Machi

Synopsis Paper Birds (2010) delves into the struggles and resilience of a collective of comic artists and writers navigating the challenging post-Spanish Civil War era. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a nation rebuilding, exploring the personal and professional journeys...

7.1

11K votes

7.1

11K votes

Las huellas borradas

1999 · Movie · 100 min. · Spain

Direction Enrique Gabriel

Cast Federico Luppi · Mercedes Sampietro · Elena Anaya · Héctor Alterio

Synopsis Las huellas borradas (1999) follows the journey of a poet named Manuel as he goes back to his small hometown, Higuera, nestled in northern Spain. The town is on the brink of being submerged by an impending reservoir, with only...

6.8

1K votes

6.8

1K votes

6.6

362 votes

Juncal (TV Miniseries)

1989 · Series · 398 min. · Spain

Direction Jaime de Armiñán

Cast Francisco Rabal · Rafael Álvarez · Manuel Zarzo · Emma Penella

Synopsis Juncal (TV Miniseries) (1989) follows the journey of José Alvarez, a former renowned bullfighter whose glory days are long behind him. Struggling with financial hardship and homelessness, he embarks on a quest to reconnect with his estranged son and wife,...

6.6

2K votes

6.6

2K votes

6.5

132 votes

Gran Hotel (TV Series)

2011 · Series · 55 min. · Spain

Direction Ramón Campos · Gema R. Neira · Silvia Quer · Carlos Sedes

Cast Amaia Salamanca · Yon González · Concha Velasco · Adriana Ozores

Synopsis Gran Hotel (TV Series) (2011) is a captivating Spanish drama series that aired from 2011 to 2013, spanning three seasons and 39 episodes. Set in 1905, the story unfolds in a picturesque countryside hotel, where a young man named Julio...

6.4

3K votes

6.4

3K votes

Luisa Is Not Home (S)

2012 · Movie · 19 min. · Spain

Direction Celia Rico

Cast Asunción Balaguer · Fernando Guillén · María Alfonsa Rosso

Synopsis Luisa Is Not Home (S) (2012) follows the story of a woman whose life takes an unexpected turn when her washing machine breaks down. Initially, this malfunction seems like a minor inconvenience, but it soon provides Luisa with an opportunity...

6.4

280 votes

6.4

280 votes

Direction Álex de la Iglesia

Cast Javier Gutiérrez · Leonor Watling · Sancho Gracia · María Asquerino

Synopsis Films to Keep You Awake: The Baby's Room (TV) (2006) follows the story of Juan, a sports journalist living in Spain with his wife Sonia and their newborn baby. They have recently moved into a charming but dilapidated house in...

6.4

8K votes

6.4

8K votes

Cartas de Sorolla

2006 · Movie · 118 min. · Spain

Direction José Antonio Escrivá

Cast José Sancho · Rosana Pastor · Anna Moret · Juli Mira

Synopsis Cartas de Sorolla (2006) delves into the personal and artistic journey of the renowned Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla. The film explores his life through a series of letters, offering an intimate look at his creative process, his relationships, and the...

6.4

72 votes

6.4

72 votes

Barcelona Christmas Night

2015 · Movie · 92 min. · Spain

Direction Dani de la Orden

Cast Alberto San Juan · Miki Esparbé · Alex Maruny · Bárbara Santa-Cruz

Synopsis Barcelona Christmas Night (2015) presents a tapestry of intertwining romantic narratives set against the enchanting backdrop of Barcelona on Christmas Eve. As the city sparkles with holiday cheer, various characters navigate the complexities of love, loss, and new beginnings. From...

6.2

3K votes

6.2

3K votes

Ephemeral (S)

2012 · Movie · 17 min. · Spain

Direction Diego Modino

Cast Paula Peñalver · Asunción Balaguer · Jorge Bosch · Carles Moreu

Synopsis Ephemeral (S) (2012) follows the journey of Alicia, a young girl with a profound passion for ballet. Nestled in a charming windmill with her grandmother, Alicia eagerly anticipates her upcoming audition, a pivotal moment she believes will launch her into...

6.1

142 votes

6.1

142 votes

6.0

158 votes

Teresa de Jesús (TV Series)

1984 · Series · 449 min. · Spain

Direction Josefina Molina

Cast Concha Velasco · Francisco Rabal · Héctor Alterio · Patricia Adriani

Synopsis Teresa de Jesús (TV Series) (1984) is an eight-episode series that delves into the life of Santa Teresa de Jesús, providing a historically accurate portrayal of the era during which this mystical nun established monasteries in the remote regions of...

6.0

830 votes

6.0

830 votes

Rosario (S)

2005 · Movie · 14 min. · Spain

Direction Juan Miguel del Castillo

Cast Asunción Balaguer · Pep Mogas · Margarita Calatayud · Tony Devon

Synopsis Rosario (S) (2005) delves into the poignant narrative of a devoted mother whose life is deeply affected by her son's struggle with drug addiction. This film portrays the unyielding love and sacrifice of a woman who, like many others, dedicates...

6.0

34 votes

6.0

34 votes

5.9

731 votes

Divine

1998 · Movie · 112 min. · Mexico

Direction Arturo Ripstein

Cast Francisco Rabal · Katy Jurado · Carolina Papaleo · Flor Eduarda Gurrola

Synopsis Divine (1998) is a witty religious drama directed by Ripstein, which showcased its unique style at the renowned Un Certain Regard section of Cannes. Inspired by true events from 1970s Mexico, the film centers around Mama Dorita, portrayed by the...

5.7

339 votes

5.7

339 votes