'The Asunta Case' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Netflix's crime-drama biography
Show name: The Asunta Case aka El caso Asunta
Platform: Netflix
Date of release: April 26, 2024
Country of origin: Spain
Genre: Crime/Drama
Director: Ramón Campos, Jon de la Cuesta, Gema R. Neira
Full cast list: Tristán Ulloa, Javier Gutiérrez, Candela Peña, Raúl Arévalo, María León, Alicia Borrachero, Francesc Orella, Carlos Blanco, Ricardo de Barreiro, and others
Netflix is gearing up for the release of its latest Spanish crime-drama biography 'The Asunta Case aka El caso Asunta' which is set to premiere on Friday, April 26.
Created by Ramón Campos, Jon de la Cuesta, and Gema R. Neira, 'The Asunta Case' aka 'El caso Asunta' delves into the true story behind the murder of Asunta Yong Fang Basterra Porto.
Is 'The Asunta Case' aka 'El caso Asunta' based on a true story?
Yes, 'The Asunta Case' aka 'El caso Asunta' is indeed based on a true story.
'The Asunta Case' aka 'El caso Asunta' tells the tragic true story of Asunta Yong Fang Basterra Porto, a Chinese-born girl raised in Spain, who was found dead just shy of her 13th birthday in Teo, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain, on September 22, 2013.
The autopsy revealed she had been suffocated and had ingested over 27 Lorazepam pills on the day of her death, a dose far exceeding the maximum for an adult.
This case, known as the Asunta Basterra case, drew widespread attention as the investigation unfolded. Eventually, Asunta's adoptive parents, Alfonso Basterra and Rosario Porto, were convicted of her murder on October 30, 2015.
According to court records, they had been sedating Asunta with Lorazepam for months before they ultimately suffocated her and abandoned her body. Despite claiming their innocence, both parents were sentenced to 18 years in prison.
What is the plot of 'The Asunta Case' aka 'El caso Asunta'?
Rosario Porto and Alfonso Basterra are filled with anguish as they report their daughter missing to the police on September 21, 2013. Tragically, only hours later, her body is found beside a road near Santiago de Compostela.
The case takes a shocking turn as evidence begins to point toward Rosario and Alfonso as the perpetrators. The revelation sends shockwaves throughout the entire country. But one question remains. What really happened?
The official synopsis reads, "The murder of Asunta Basterra, one of the black chronicle cases that most shocked Spain in 2013, will be received as great news."
Who stars in 'The Asunta Case' aka 'El caso Asunta'?
Tristán Ulloa
View this post on Instagram
Tristán Ulloa, born on May 6, 1970, is a Spanish actor, writer, and director. He was born in Orléans to Spanish parents exiled in France.
Ulloa has appeared in several films, most notably in 'Lucía y el sexo' (Sex and Lucía), a 2001 Spanish drama directed by Julio Médem, alongside Paz Vega.
Currently, he is expecting his first child with Argentine actress Carolina Román.
Javier Gutiérrez
View this post on Instagram
Javier Gutiérrez Álvarez is a Spanish actor renowned Spanish actor celebrated for his versatility in portraying diverse roles. He made his debut in cinema in 2002 and initially gained recognition for his comedic performances.
He also became popular for his role as Satur in the television series 'Águila Roja'. Gutiérrez's first on-screen appearance was as Luis in 'Planeta Extraño' in 1997.
Since then, he has appeared in over 50 films, notable among them being 'El Olivo' and 'Assassin's Creed' in 2016.
Candela Peña
View this post on Instagram
María del Pilar Peña Sánchez, known as Candela Peña, was born on July 14, 1973, in Gavà, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She grew up as the only child of parents who ran a bar in Barcelona.
At the age of 4, she began learning dance in the city. After completing high school, she moved to Seville to pursue theater classes, eventually continuing her studies in Madrid.
Encouraged by Pedro Almodóvar, she published the novel 'Pérez Príncipe, María Dolores' in 2001.
In 2003, she won the Premio Goya for her role in the movie 'Te doy mis ojos' after being nominated multiple times.
How to stream 'The Asunta Case' aka 'El caso Asunta'?
'The Asunta Case' aka 'El caso Asunta' will be available on Netflix from Friday, April 26. Don't have Netflix? We got you!
Access to the film requires a Netflix membership, available starting from $6.99/month for the standard plan with ads.
The standard plan without ads is priced at $15.49/month, while the Premium plan costs $22.99/month.
'The Asunta Case' aka 'El caso Asunta' trailer