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Key Features:
Romantic comedy, Family dynamics, Overprotective parent, Relationship troubles, Comedy, Brotherhood, Misunderstandings, Satire
Tone:
humorous, satirical
Target Audience:
Comedy fans, Romantic comedy enthusiasts, Family audiences, Relationship humor viewers
Emotional Arc:
Frustration → Hilarity

It's for Your Own Good

2017-02-24
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Three brothers-in-law try to get their daughters to dump their undesirable boyfriends.

Genres
Comedy
Cast
Javier Cámara, Jose Coronado, Roberto Álamo, Silvia Alonso, Georgina Amorós, Andrea Ros, Pilar Castro, María Pujalte, Carmen Ruiz, Miki Esparbé
Crew
Carlos Therón
Rating
5.9(192 votes)
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