The Motive

The Motive

2017•1h 44m•6.2/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.2/10(281)

Álvaro, a man obsessed with the idea of writing what he brands as “high literature,” manipulates the lives and feelings of the people around him to write about the consequences caused by his devious acts.

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Production

LAZONA, Alebrije Producciones, Canal Sur, La Loma Blanca, TVE, Icónica

Language

ES

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Javier Gutiérrez

Javier Gutiérrez

Álvaro

María León

María León

Amanda

Adelfa Calvo

Adelfa Calvo

Building Manager

Adriana Paz

Adriana Paz

Irene

Tenoch Huerta Mejía

Tenoch Huerta Mejía

Enrique

Antonio de la Torre

Antonio de la Torre

Teacher

Cris Nollet

Cris Nollet

Policía 2

Rafael Téllez

Mr. Montero

Domi del Postigo

Presenter

José Carlos Carmona

Jesús

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