Father There Is Only One
A chaotic household's slapstick atmosphere meets the wholesome emotion of paternal realization. Father There Is Only One paints a vivid visual metaphor of a crumbling patriarchal fortress, replaced by the messy, beautiful reality of true family connection.
Father There Is Only One
Father There Is Only One

Padre no hay más que uno

02 August 2019 Spain 96 min ⭐ 7.7 (761)
Director: Santiago Segura
Cast: Santiago Segura, Toni Acosta, Martina D’Antiochia, Calma Segura, Luna Fulgencio
Family Comedy
The Invisible Labor of Motherhood Deconstruction of the Patriarchal 'Cuñao' The Anxieties of Modern Parenting Empathy and Family Connection
Budget: $3,400,000
Box Office: $15,894,372

Father There Is Only One - Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Javier

Santiago Segura

Archetype: The Hubristic Father / Antihero-turned-Hero
Key Trait: Arrogance masking incompetence

Motivation

Initially, to prove to his wife that parenting is easy; later, simply to survive the week and keep his children safe and happy.

Character Arc

He transitions from a detached, arrogant husband who dismisses his wife's stress to a humbled, empathetic father who genuinely engages with and appreciates his family [1.3].

Marisa

Toni Acosta

Archetype: The Overwhelmed Caregiver
Key Trait: Exhausted resilience

Motivation

To seek rest and teach her husband a much-needed lesson about the reality of the domestic burden.

Character Arc

She moves from the brink of a nervous breakdown, suffocated by unappreciated labor, to reclaiming her independence and forcing a necessary shift in her family's dynamic.

Paco

Leo Harlem

Archetype: The Comic Trickster / Unhelpful Mentor
Key Trait: Carefree irresponsibility

Motivation

To offer 'help' to his brother, which usually involves terrible advice and avoiding any actual responsibility.

Character Arc

Paco remains relatively static, serving as a foil to Javier's growth by representing the unrepentant, irresponsible bachelor lifestyle.

Sara

Martina D'Antiochia

Archetype: The Rebellious Teen
Key Trait: Digital obsession

Motivation

To gain social media followers and navigate the awkwardness of teenage life without parental interference.

Character Arc

She goes from being distant and obsessed with internet fame to finding a grounded connection with her struggling father.

Cast

Santiago Segura as Javier García
Toni Acosta as Marisa Loyola
Martina D’Antiochia as Sara García
Calma Segura as Carlota García
Luna Fulgencio as Rocío García
Carlos González Morollón as Dani García
Sirena Segura as Paula García
Wendy Ramos as Rosaura
Silvia Abril as Carmen
Leo Harlem as Paco García
Anabel Alonso as Directora
Miguel Lago as Jefe de Javier
Daniela Blume as Cliente 1
Fernando Gil as Cliente 2
Goizalde Núñez as Azafata nerviosa