This Friday, October 16, La maleta, the new action comedy directed by Carlos Therón, arrives in Spanish theaters. To coincide with its release, eCartelera is offering an exclusive clip that corresponds to the first part of the film, helping to understand the origin of the conflict that follows.
The film stars Lucía Caraballo and Alejandro Speitzer and presents a simple premise that quickly spirals out of control: a romantic lie that ends up pitting the protagonists against a group of terrorists.
Laura’s trick to get close to Nacho
The clip introduces Laura, played by Lucía Caraballo, a young woman who met Nacho (Alejandro Speitzer) during a long flight. He is described as a bit of a "nerd," but thanks to a game devised by Laura involving a suitcase, he spends an afternoon with her that seems like something out of a dream.
The development of the scene makes it clear that the game with the luggage was not a coincidence, but rather a strategy by Laura to have an excuse to get close to Nacho and spend time together.
“The suitcase is the least of it”
The line that gives the clip its title comes after they have already spent time together. Speaking in a relaxed manner, Laura confesses to Nacho that the suitcase is the least of it: in reality, it wasn't even hers. She only took it as a pretext to be able to stay with him.
The revelation makes Nacho angry, convinced that they have ruined some innocent person's vacation by keeping someone else's luggage. However, he is far from imagining the true magnitude of the trouble they have just gotten themselves into.
From romantic comedy to action thriller
The synopsis for La maleta reveals that the luggage chosen by Laura does not belong to just any traveler, but to a group of terrorists. They will soon appear, ready to do anything to recover their suitcase and find out who took it and why.
From that turning point, the film transforms: what began as an airport romance becomes an escape that is as desperate as it is absurd, in the vein of the action comedy that characterizes Carlos Therón's cinema.
Cast and release
In addition to Lucía Caraballo and Alejandro Speitzer, the cast of La maleta includes Yaël Belicha, Antonio Buíl, Víctor Clavijo, and Richard Holmes. It is a Spanish comedy production that hits theaters this Friday, October 16, 2026.
The exclusive clip, titled "The suitcase is the least of it," previews the lighthearted tone with which the film approaches its starting point before the plot plunges into action.
Frequently asked questions
When is La maleta released in theaters?
The film arrives in Spanish theaters on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Who stars in La maleta?
The main roles are played by Lucía Caraballo, as Laura, and Alejandro Speitzer, who plays Nacho.
Who directs La maleta?
The film is directed by Carlos Therón, known for his work in Spanish comedy.
What is La maleta about?
Laura takes someone else's suitcase just to have an excuse to get close to Nacho. Unbeknownst to her, the luggage belongs to a group of terrorists, which triggers an escape that is as dangerous as it is absurd.
What does the phrase “the suitcase is the least of it” mean?
It is the confession Laura makes to Nacho in the exclusive clip, admitting that the real reason for taking the suitcase was not the object itself, but to have a pretext to be with him.
Who else is in the cast of La maleta?
The cast is rounded out by Yaël Belicha, Antonio Buíl, Víctor Clavijo, and Richard Holmes.
