The Other Way Around

2024 1h 54m ES

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 68

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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After 15 years together, Ale and Alex choose an unconventional way to part ways: by hosting a party to celebrate their separation. Their unexpected decision leaves friends and family confused, forcing everyone to confront their own views on love, relationships, and new beginnings in this bittersweet, heartfelt story.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Itsaso Arana
Ale
Vito Sanz
Alex
Fernando Trueba
Padre de Ale
Andrés Gertrúdix
Hermano de Ale
Francesco Carril
Amigo
Ana Risueño
Profesora de dibujo
Naiara Carmona
Amiga
Pedro Lozano
Amigo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jonás Trueba
Writers: Jonás Trueba, Vito Sanz, Itsaso Arana
Languages: English, Spanish
Countries: Spain, France

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Spain, France.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jonás Trueba, shot by Santiago Racaj. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ana Valladeres. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Marta Velasco shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Itsaso Arana and Vito Sanz and Fernando Trueba carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt32128317 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jonás Trueba directs. Santiago Racaj behind the camera. Ana Valladeres scores. Marta Velasco cuts. Produced in Spain, France. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 2 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
3International production across 2 countries: Spain, France.
4Directed by Jonás Trueba, shot by Santiago Racaj. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Ana Valladeres. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Marta Velasco shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Itsaso Arana and Vito Sanz and Fernando Trueba carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt32128317 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 68 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.