About this movie
In mid-90s Mexico City, five young siblings are left in the care of their grandmother after their parents suddenly disappear. As they fight to survive, the line between reality and something darker starts to blur. The grandmother, haunted by eerie visions and deepening fears, becomes more distant, while the children’s grip on reality begins to unravel. After a clash with their neighbors, the siblings withdraw even further into isolation, cutting themselves off from the outside world.
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The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)
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Quick facts
Year
2026
Runtime
1h 37m
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Director
Language
ES
Budget
$0.8M
Cast
🎭 Comedy
🎭 Drama
🎭 Mystery
🎬 Ernesto Martínez Bucio
👤 Mariapau Bravo Aviña
👤 Rafael Nieto Martínez
👤 Regina Alejandra
mexico city, mexico
schizophrenia
orphan
sibling
grandmother
1990s
orphan siblings
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Questions about The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)
How long is The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)?
The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) has a runtime of 1h 37m (1 hour and 37 minutes).
Who directed The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)?
The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) was directed by Ernesto Martínez Bucio and released in 2026.
What genre is The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)?
The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) is a Comedy, Drama, Mystery film (2026).
Who stars in The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)?
The cast of The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) includes Mariapau Bravo Aviña, Rafael Nieto Martínez, Regina Alejandra, Donovan Said Martínez, Laura Uribe Rojas.
