Antonio Lozano (played by Antonio Resines) is a protagonist in Backroads.
Antonio Lozano is Felipe’s father, a poverty-stricken man who presents hardship as an adventure while constantly pursuing schemes to become rich. He takes furniture in retaliation for an unpaid deposit, attempts to sell goods from an American military base, and is imprisoned after keeping a client’s money to pay for medical treatment. Paquita (played by Maribel Verdú) appears in Backroads.
Paquita is a close companion to Felipe during his difficult adolescence. Although she acknowledges their poverty, she refuses to help him steal, teaches him how to kiss, and later celebrates his fifteenth birthday with him. Her kindness and practical limits contrast with Antonio Lozano’s reckless schemes and influence Felipe’s emotional life. Felipe (played by Fernando Ramallo) appears in Backroads.
Felipe is Antonio Lozano’s teenage son and the story’s central observer of family hardship. He remains attached to Estrella, spends time with Paquita, becomes fascinated by Miranda, and grows embarrassed and distrustful as Antonio’s business ventures fail. After learning why Antonio was imprisoned, Felipe recognizes that love does not erase theft. Estrella (played by Miriam Díaz-Aroca) appears in Backroads.
Estrella is Antonio Lozano’s companion and an important emotional presence in Felipe’s life. Felipe remains attached to her after the family moves, but her relationship with Antonio deteriorates after an argument and she leaves when Antonio admits he asked her to go. Later, she begins a new career singing Spanish songs under the name Alvarado. Tía Elvira (played by Maite Blasco) appears in Backroads.
Tía Elvira is a family relative whom Felipe encounters while trying to understand his background. She shows him photographs of his family and hints that wealthy relatives have deliberately kept their distance. Her conversation gives Felipe a painful connection to family memories and emphasizes the divide between his poverty and the family’s hidden wealth. Félix (played by Jesús Bonilla) appears in Backroads.
Félix is associated with Antonio Lozano and Felipe during their precarious life. Antonio takes him with Felipe to an American military base, where the family admires the shops, cinemas, homes, and inexpensive goods. The episode places Félix within the family’s efforts to escape poverty, although the plot provides little further detail about him. Tío Jorge (played by Ramón Langa) appears in Backroads.
Tío Jorge becomes responsible for managing family matters while Antonio Lozano is imprisoned. His role marks the period when Antonio’s choices create consequences that Felipe cannot ignore. By handling affairs during Antonio’s absence, he provides a practical link between the family’s everyday survival and the legal trouble surrounding Antonio. Miranda (played by Tania Adam) appears in Backroads.
Miranda is a girl who captures Felipe’s attention as he struggles with adolescence and family instability. Felipe becomes fascinated by her, but his feelings are not returned or fully understood. Her limited connection with him underscores his emotional isolation and contrasts with the more reciprocal companionship he finds with Paquita.
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Characters
Antonio Lozano
(played by Antonio Resines) — protagonist
Antonio Lozano is Felipe’s father, a poverty-stricken man who presents hardship as an adventure while constantly pursuing schemes to become rich. He takes furniture in retaliation for an unpaid deposi...
Paquita
(played by Maribel Verdú) — supporting
Paquita is a close companion to Felipe during his difficult adolescence. Although she acknowledges their poverty, she refuses to help him steal, teaches him how to kiss, and later celebrates his fifte...
Felipe
(played by Fernando Ramallo) — supporting
Felipe is Antonio Lozano’s teenage son and the story’s central observer of family hardship. He remains attached to Estrella, spends time with Paquita, becomes fascinated by Miranda, and grows embarras...
Estrella
(played by Miriam Díaz-Aroca) — supporting
Estrella is Antonio Lozano’s companion and an important emotional presence in Felipe’s life. Felipe remains attached to her after the family moves, but her relationship with Antonio deteriorates after...
Tía Elvira
(played by Maite Blasco) — supporting
Tía Elvira is a family relative whom Felipe encounters while trying to understand his background. She shows him photographs of his family and hints that wealthy relatives have deliberately kept their...
Félix
(played by Jesús Bonilla) — supporting
Félix is associated with Antonio Lozano and Felipe during their precarious life. Antonio takes him with Felipe to an American military base, where the family admires the shops, cinemas, homes, and ine...
Tío Jorge
(played by Ramón Langa) — supporting
Tío Jorge becomes responsible for managing family matters while Antonio Lozano is imprisoned. His role marks the period when Antonio’s choices create consequences that Felipe cannot ignore. By handlin...
Miranda
(played by Tania Adam) — minor
Miranda is a girl who captures Felipe’s attention as he struggles with adolescence and family instability. Felipe becomes fascinated by her, but his feelings are not returned or fully understood. Her...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Tío Jorge → Felipe
(Power Family Authority)
Tío Jorge manages matters after Antonio's imprisonment, leaving him as the adult handling the family's affairs in Antonio's absence.
Tío Jorge → Antonio Lozano
(Professional Interim Manager)
When Antonio is imprisoned, Tío Jorge is described as managing matters while Antonio is away.
Felipe → Tía Elvira
(Family Aunt And Nephew)
Tía Elvira shows Felipe photographs of his family and hints that his wealthy relatives have kept their distance.
Felipe → Miranda
(Romantic Unreturned Interest)
Felipe becomes fascinated by Miranda, but the plot states that his feelings are not returned or fully understood.
Antonio Lozano → Estrella
(Romantic Companion)
Estrella is described as Antonio's companion and visits the new flat before their relationship deteriorates.
Antonio Lozano → Felipe
(Family Father)
The plot explicitly identifies Felipe as Antonio's teenage son, and they move together from the old apartment to the Sun & Sea complex.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Felipe → Félix
(Social Companion)
Felipe travels with Félix when Antonio takes both of them to the American military base.
Antonio Lozano → Félix
(Alliance Travel Companion)
Antonio takes Felipe and Félix to an American military base while pursuing his import plans.
Felipe → Paquita
(Social Friend)
Felipe spends time with Paquita, who refuses to help him steal, teaches him how to kiss, and celebrates his fifteenth birthday with him.
Felipe → Estrella
(Social Maternal Attachment)
Felipe remains attached to Estrella, and Antonio says that she could have been a good mother for him.
Story Analysis
A father and son struggle with poverty, improvised ambition, family memory, and the moral consequences of desperate choices.
Plot Progression
Leaving The Empty Complex
Poverty And Family Shadows
Small Consolations
Business Dreams Rot
The Cost Of Love
Directed by Emilio Martínez Lázaro
Backroads (1997) · 5.8/10 · drama, romance
Content sources
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