Lord, Give Me Patience

A rigid traditionalist patriarch is forced into five days of living under the same roof as his quarrelsome offspring after his wife dies, turning a solemn farewell into a test of nerves and patience. The film follows Gregorio Zaldívar, a man whose catholic routine and moral certainties collide with the wildly different personalities of his children and their spouses. As guests arrive for the burial, old grievances resurface, fashioning a pressure cooker of jokes, arguments, and uneasy truces. The weekend becomes less about grief and more about how each family member negotiates control, affection, and respect while the household routines collide with chaos and color. The humor comes from sharp one liners, awkward moments, and surprisingly tender connections among kin.

Directed by Álvaro Díaz Lorenzo, Lord Give Me Patience is a Spanish comedy rooted in original material. The cast features Jordi Sánchez, Rossy de Palma, Megan Montaner, Silvia Alonso and Eduardo Casanova, bringing a distinct local flavor to the humor.

The film grossed about 7.3 million dollars worldwide against a budget of 4.6 million, signaling a solid return for a mid range Spanish comedy. It found support in domestic markets among viewers who enjoy light family humor and overseas markets.

The film's tone and casting give it a distinctly Spanish flavor that fans of ensemble comedies recognize. While not widely cited as a cultural milestone, it shows how a conservative patriarch becomes the focal point of humorous critique within a family dynamic. Its energy hints at how local humor travels.

Reception and themes: Critics note a brisk, character driven comedy that relies on awkward situations and wordplay rather than flashy stunts. It explores how a rigid mindset clashes with family chaos, ultimately suggesting patience and openness as keys to quiet reconciliation; audience rating stands at 6.3/10 from 199 votes worldwide.