The House of Flowers Presents: The Funeral
A Mexican family's drama-filled funeral reunion.
About The House of Flowers Presents: The Funeral
Released:
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 35m
Cast
Cecilia Suárez, Aislinn Derbez, Darío Yazbek, Juan Pablo Medina, Arturo Ríos, Paco León, Norma Angélica, David Ostrosky, Verónica Langer, Lucas Velázquez
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About
The House of Flowers Presents: The Funeral is a television drama series that serves as a spin-off to the popular Mexican series "The House of Flowers." The show revolves around the De la Mora family, an affluent and dysfunctional family who own a flower shop called "The House of Flowers."
In this spin-off series, the De la Mora family reunites to plan and attend the funeral of their matriarch, Virginia de la Mora. As secrets are revealed and family tensions rise, the characters navigate their way through a series of comedic and dramatic moments, all centered around the funeral.
The show combines elements of black comedy, drama, and satire to explore themes of family, sexuality, and identity. It offers a unique and entertaining take on the typical family drama formula, with a touch of dark humor and unexpected plot twists.
Making / Production
The House of Flowers Presents: The Funeral is created and directed by Manolo Caro, who is also known for his work on the original series "The House of Flowers." The show is produced by Noc Noc Cinema, a production company based in Mexico.
The series features a talented ensemble cast and is known for its vibrant and colorful production design that reflects the eccentricity of the De la Mora family. The show also incorporates elements of surrealism, with dream sequences and fantastical elements interspersed throughout the narrative.
Actors
- Cecilia Suárez as Paulina de la Mora - the oldest daughter of the De la Mora family, who struggles with her own secrets and desires.
- Aislinn Derbez as Elena de la Mora - Paulina's sister, who tries to navigate her love life amidst family drama.
- Dario Yazbek Bernal as Julián de la Mora - the brother of Paulina and Elena, who faces his own personal and professional challenges.
- Arturo Ríos as Ernesto de la Mora - the patriarch of the De la Mora family, who is determined to keep up appearances.
- Sawandi Wilson as Diego Olvera - an aspiring musician and friend of the De la Mora family.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The House of Flowers Presents: The Funeral is a spin-off of the critically acclaimed series "The House of Flowers," which premiered in 2018.
- The show tackles issues of LGBTQ+ representation and explores the complexities of sexuality and gender identity within the context of a conservative Mexican society.
- The House of Flowers Presents: The Funeral features guest appearances by popular Mexican actors and celebrities, adding to the star-studded ensemble cast.
- The series has gained a strong following both locally and internationally, with its unique blend of dark humor and compelling storytelling.
Awards
No awards have been announced or received at the time of writing for The House of Flowers Presents: The Funeral.
Quotes
- "The only thing more chaotic than a wedding is a funeral." - Paulina de la Mora
- "Family is complicated, but it's worth fighting for." - Elena de la Mora
- "Life and death are just two sides of the same flower." - Ernesto de la Mora
Music
The House of Flowers Presents: The Funeral features a variety of musical selections throughout its episodes. The soundtrack includes a mix of popular songs, traditional Mexican music, and original compositions by the show's composer, Emilio Acevedo.
Soundtrack
- "La Llorona" - Traditional Mexican song
- "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" - Wham!
- "Por Amor" - Emilio Acevedo
- "La Media Vuelta" - Luis Miguel
- "Losing My Religion" - R.E.M.
About The House of Flowers Presents: The Funeral
The de la Mora family confronts secrets from their past during a grievous funeral evoking emotions, drama and unexpected situations.