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What if every key you touched unlocked someone's secrets instead of their door?
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Lock Charmer (2014)

whimsicalintimatemagical realist

Overview

ComedyDramaRomance

Sebastián is a locksmith who begins to have revelatory visions about his clients every time he touches their locks. This power complicates his life.

Flag of ARARFlag of FRFRSpanish
Content warning
woman director

Standout Aspects

Acting

Esteban Lamothe's deadpan bewilderment sells the absurd premise.

Direction

Smirnoff keeps magic grounded in grubby Buenos Aires reality.

Writing

Elegant economy — no scene wasted in tight 77 minutes.

Best for:Solo: Late-night discovery when you're feeling quietly curious.·Date Night: For couples who like weird little gems with zero explosions.·Streaming: Perfect 77-minute palate cleanser between binges.
Heads up:Sexual Content: Some frank but brief encounters; nothing graphic.
Natalia Smirnoff

Director

Natalia Smirnoff

ReleasedJan 21, 2014
Runtime1h 17m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Memento Films International
Tarea Fina

Top Cast

Esteban Lamothe

Esteban Lamothe

Sebastian

Érica Rivas

Érica Rivas

Monica

Sergio Boris

Sergio Boris

José

Santiago Gobernori

Santiago Gobernori

Agustín

Luis Ziembrowski

Luis Ziembrowski

Juan

Germán de Silva

Germán de Silva

Manuel

María Onetto

María Onetto

Fabiana

Arturo Goetz

Arturo Goetz

Mario

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Cultural

Argentine cinema's 'nuevo cine' movement loves this: working-class magic, no budget, maximum heart.

Trivia

Érica Rivas was fresh off Wild Tales — her casting brought instant prestige to this tiny production.

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