Manuel is the fiftyish father of the Pérez family, who struggles to adapt to Madrid. He fails as a street candy seller, loses a foundry job, and is reduced to kitchen work. After Tonia becomes Don Roque's mistress, Manuel reacts violently, then returns with his family to the village and chooses the land.
José Prada has 85 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Signature works include The Bullfighter's Suit, María Fernanda la Jerezana, Revenge. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
