To Kill the Mother is a Spanish drama film directed by Isaki Lacuesta and premiered in 2021. The movie revolves around the chance encounter between Dorita and Noa on a rainy day in Madrid. A deep connection develops between the two, and they embark on a journey of self-discovery and liberation that brings to the surface the darkest secrets of their lives.
Dorita is a former actress and mother of five children, who appears to be living a life of privilege and luxury. She is dealing with the grief of losing her husband and struggling to reconnect with her adult children, who are too busy with their own lives to pay attention to her. Noa, on the other hand, is a young man who has just left his hometown of Cadiz to start a new life in Madrid. He is dealing with the trauma of being sexually abused by his stepfather as a child and suffers from intense anxiety and detachment issues.
As Dorita and Noa get to know each other, they begin to reveal their deepest fears and insecurities, finding solace in each other's company. However, their newfound relationship is threatened by their past traumas which start to catch up with them. Dorita's children accuse her of being a bad mother, while Noa's abuser shows up and threatens to destroy his newfound life in Madrid.
To Kill the Mother is a gripping drama that delves into the human psyche and the complexities of relationships. It explores the themes of trauma, isolation, and the fulfillment of intimacy, highlighting the power of human connection to heal and transform our lives.