Waiting for the Hearse (1985)

In the heart of Buenos Aires, the eccentric matriarch, Mamá Cora (Antonio Gasalla), who is inching towards her eighties, resides with the least financially stable of her four children. The flamboyant family, a dynamic blend of three sons and a daughter, gathers for a festive reunion, a day steeped in laughter, nostalgia, and familial warmth. But amidst the jubilation, a disquieting question seizes the air - who will inherit the responsibility of caring for Mamá Cora as she navigates the twilight of her life? This seemingly simple query spirals into a comedy of errors, sparking a fiery, hilarious clash among the family members. The answer is elusive, the tension palpable, and the house transforms into a battleground of wits and wills. Yet, as this comedic chaos unfolds, an unexpected news broadcast disrupts their squabble, introducing a twist that promises to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. "Waiting for the Hearse" is a rollercoaster ride of family feuds and unexpected revelations, all underpinned by the looming question - who will be Mamá Cora's heir?

Waiting for the Hearse is a comedy movie featuring Luis Brandoni and directed by Alejandro Doria.

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