Genre: Thriller/Mystery

Runtime: 1hr 48min

Language: Spanish

IMDb: 7.6/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 79%

Metacritic: 75%

Wikipedia: Link

Director: Oriol Paulo

Cast

Belén Rueda, José Coronado, Aura Garrido, Hugo Silva, Juan Pablo Shuk, Oriol Vila, Cristina Plazas, Pere Brasó, Manel Dueso, Patrícia Bargalló, Aida Oset, Montse Guallar

Plot

The Body is a Spanish mystery thriller directed by Oriol Paulo. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of the body of Mayka Villaverde, a wealthy and beautiful woman who has just passed away in a morgue. The case is assigned to detective Jaime Peña, who delves into the investigation to uncover the truth behind the body’s disappearance.

As Peña begins his inquiry, he discovers a web of secrets, deceit, and conflicting accounts involving Mayka’s husband, Álex, and her lover, Víctor. The film takes viewers on a suspenseful journey as Peña unravels the complex relationships and hidden motives of those connected to the missing corpse.

The Body is a gripping and intricately plotted thriller that keeps the audience guessing until the very end. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets, all within the confines of a chilling and mysterious setting.