Daniel Monzon writes and directs this suspenseful Spanish prison thriller based on a novel by Francisco Perez Gandul. Alberto Ammann stars as trainee prison guard Juan Olivier, who is injured when a prison riot breaks out as he is taking his induction tour of the prison. The uprising, initiated by the charismatic and dangerous Malamadre (Luis Tosar), is a politically-motivated rebellion intended to force negotiations with the authorities over prisoners' rights, and to this end Malamadre takes three Basque terrorists hostage. Caught amidst the ensuing chaos and desperate to protect himself, Juan pretends to be an inmate and ends up becoming Malamadre's right hand man.
Director: Daniel Monzón
Producer: Álvaro Augustín
Producer: Juan Gordon
Producer: Emma Lustres
Producer: Borja Pena
Writer: Jorge Guerricaechevarría
Writer: Daniel Monzón
Music: Roque Baños
Cinematographer: Carles Gusi
Actor: Luis Tosar
Actor: Alberto Ammann
Actor: Antonio Resines
Actor: Manuel Moron
Actor: Carlos Bardem
Actor: Marta Etura
Actor: Luis Zahera
Actor: Fernando Soto
Actor: Vicente Romero
Actor: Manolo Solo
Actor: Patxi Bisquert
Actor: Joxean Bengoetxea
Music: Roque Baños