The Orphanage Image
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critics

User Score

Universal acclaim- based on 86 Ratings

Summary: The former orphan Laura raises her adopted son Simón with her husband Carlos in an old house and former orphanage where she was raised. Simón is HIV positive and tells Laura that he has five invisible friends, and she believes they are fruit of his imagination. Laura decides to reopen an orphanage for handicapped children in the location and during the opening party, Simón calls her to show the little cabin of his friend Tomás. The busy Laura does not gives much attention to her son; then she sees a mysterious masked boy and Simón vanishes. Laura feels the presence of other persons in the house and months later, the desperate Laura invites a team of parapsychologists to try to unravel the mystery.
Runtime: 105 min
Rating: Rated R for some disturbing content.
Production: Telecinco
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Countries: Spain, Mexico
Language: Spanish
Home Release Date: Apr 22, 2008
Director Credit
Juan Antonio Bayona Director
Writer Credit
Sergio G. Sánchez Writer
Principal Cast Credit
Belén Rueda Laura
Fernando Cayo Carlos
Roger Príncep
Cast Credit
Alejandro Camps
Andrés Gertrúdix Enrique
Carla Gordillo
Carmen López Alicia
Edgar Vivar
Georgina Avellaneda Rita
Geraldine Chaplin Aurora
Mabel Rivera Pilar
Mireia Renau
Montserrat Carulla Benigna
Óscar Casas
Óscar Lara Guillermo
Producer Credit
Álvaro Augustín Producer
Belén Atienza Line Producer
Elena Manrique Line Producer
Guillermo del Toro Producer
Joaquín Padró Producer
Mar Targarona Producer
Sandra Hermida Line Producer
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