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The Motive

A aspiring author becomes fixated on crafting a masterpiece, but his relentless pursuit of literary greatness leads to escalating tensions and chaos in his personal life.

A struggling accountant from Sevilla, Álvaro, is jealous of his wife Amanda's newfound success as a novelist. He enrolls in a literature class and becomes obsessed with writing the perfect novel, hoping to surpass Amanda. After discovering her infidelity, Álvaro moves to a new building and becomes fixated on writing, manipulating his neighbors to help him achieve his goal. As events spiral out of control, Álvaro's limited imagination makes it difficult for him to understand the consequences of his actions.

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Info about The Motive

Studio(s): LAZONA, Alebrije Producciones

Originally Released: United States, Nov 17, 2017

Production Countries: Mexico, Spain

Genres:Comedy, Crime, Drama