Mirage (2018)

Released: 2018-11-30 Recommended age: 15+ IMDb 7.4
Mirage

Movie details

  • Genres: Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy
  • Director: Oriol Paulo
  • Main cast: Adriana Ugarte, Chino Darín, Javier Gutiérrez, Álvaro Morte, Nora Navas
  • Country / region: Spain
  • Original language: es
  • Premiere: 2018-11-30

Story overview

Mirage is a 2018 thriller-drama with fantasy and mystery elements. The story involves a woman who discovers a connection to past events through a supernatural phenomenon, leading her to unravel a complex web of secrets. As she navigates alternate timelines and moral dilemmas, the film explores themes of fate, memory, and the consequences of choices.

Parent Guide

Mirage is a suspenseful thriller with mature themes, best suited for older teens and adults due to its TV-MA rating. It combines mystery and fantasy elements that may be intense or confusing for younger viewers.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Moderate

Expect suspenseful scenes with peril, threats, and some implied violence related to the mystery plot, though not graphic.

Scary / disturbing
Moderate

The film includes eerie and tense moments from the thriller and mystery genres, which could be disturbing for sensitive viewers.

Language
Moderate

Likely contains some strong language consistent with a TV-MA rating, though specifics are not provided.

Sexual content & nudity
Mild

May include mild romantic elements or suggestive content, but no explicit details are known.

Substance use
Mild

Could depict occasional social drinking or similar substance use in background scenes.

Emotional intensity
Moderate

Features emotional themes like guilt, loss, and moral conflict, which may be intense for younger audiences.

Parent tips

This movie is rated TV-MA, indicating it is intended for mature audiences and may not be suitable for children under 17. Parents should be aware that the thriller and mystery elements can create suspenseful and intense moments, which might be overwhelming for younger viewers. Consider previewing the film or checking detailed content reviews to assess its appropriateness for your family, as the TV-MA rating suggests strong content in areas like violence, language, or thematic material.

Parent chat guide

After watching Mirage, discuss with your children how the film handles themes like time, responsibility, and the impact of decisions. Ask open-ended questions about what they found confusing or thought-provoking in the plot. Use the movie as a springboard to talk about real-life ethical dilemmas and the importance of empathy, while reassuring them that it's okay to feel unsettled by suspenseful scenes.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What was your favorite part of the movie?
  • Did any parts make you feel scared or happy?
  • Can you draw a picture of something you saw in the film?
  • What do you think the main character learned in the story?
  • How did the movie make you feel during the mysterious parts?
  • If you could change one thing in the movie, what would it be?
  • Why do you think the characters made certain choices in the film?
  • How does the movie explore the idea of consequences?
  • What themes or messages did you take away from the story?
  • How does the film use fantasy elements to discuss real-world issues?
  • What ethical dilemmas did the characters face, and how would you handle them?
  • In what ways did the movie challenge your perceptions of time and memory?

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