Netflix brings us a new gem that will surely become one of the most watched series in the world in a short time. With the aim of satisfying its demanding subscribers, the 'Red N' has included in its programming a Spanish production of only six episodes, based on a dark real event that caused commotion in several countries around the world.
We are talking about 'The Asunta Case', one of the most anticipated miniseries of this year, which portrays the murder of Asunta Basterra, the girl of Chinese origin, at the hands of her adoptive parents Rosario Porto and Alfonso Basterra, who initially reported her disappearance of the minor. But why did they do it and where are they now?
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What is 'The Asunta Case', the new Netflix miniseries, about?
This new Netflix bet takes us back to September 22, 2013, when Asunta Basterra, of Chinese origin, was found dead in La Coruña, a victim of the murder perpetrated by her adoptive parents. Despite being convicted, Rosario Porto and Alfonso Basterra never admitted her guilt, and her mother made an attempt on her own life in prison in 2020.
The official synopsis that Netflix presents to us is the following: “On September 21, 2013, Rosario Porto and Alfonso Basterra reported the disappearance of their daughter Asunta, whose body was found hours later next to a road on the outskirts of Santiago de Compostela. The police investigation soon reveals evidence that points to Rosario and Alfonso as possible perpetrators of the crime. The news shocks the entire city and even the country. What can lead parents to end their daughter's life? What is hidden behind that facade of a perfect family?”
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Watch HERE the official trailer for 'The Asunta Case'
Who is in the cast of 'The Asunta Case'?
Actors Candela Peña and Tristán Ulloa will play Rosario Porto and Alfonso Basterra in the series, however, they are not the only well-known faces that we will see in this production. Also part of the cast are Javier Gutiérrez, Carlos Blanco, María León, Francesc Orella, Alicia Borrachero and Iris Whu, among others.
The recordings were made during the summer season in Galicia, Vigo and Santiago de Compostela; exact place where the protagonists of the story resided.
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When is the complete miniseries 'The Asunta Case' released and where to watch it?
This Friday, April 26, 'The Asunta Case' premiered on Netflix, and it promises to be one of the great hits of 2024. It should be noted that the platform already has in its catalog the documentary 'The Asunta Case: Operación Nenúfar', produced by Bambú in 2017, which addresses the crime through testimonies of the parties involved in the case.
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