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 - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

Es que no te organizas.

— Javier

Context:

Javier tells this to Marisa early in the film when she expresses how overwhelmed she is by the children's schedules.

Meaning:

This phrase perfectly captures the condescension of a partner who doesn't understand the complexities of domestic life. It represents the catalyst for the mother's departure [1.9].

No te pongas nerviosa.

— Javier

Context:

Javier frequently uses this phrase to dismiss Marisa's panic before he actually experiences the chaos of the children himself.

Meaning:

A classic gaslighting phrase used to minimize women's legitimate stress and emotional exhaustion.

Padre no hay más que uno.

— Javier (and Title Reference)

Context:

It serves as the thematic umbrella for the entire movie.

Meaning:

A clever subversion of the traditional Spanish idiom 'Madre no hay más que una' (There is only one mother), pointing out that while there is one father, he is finally having to do the work of the mother.