Off Course to China

2019 1h 44m ES

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★4.8TMDB · 90★5IMDB · 940

Comedy

Synopsis

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Braulio after his misadventures in Berlin, moves to Hong Kong along with Rafa and Hakan in search of new opportunities. However, it is not easy to succeed in a land where language, culture and customs are very different from Europe.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Julián López
Braulio
Miki Esparbé
Rafa
Carmen Machi
Beni
Leo Harlem
Emilio
Edu Soto
Curro
Younes Bachir
Hakan
Juan Khun
Huan (as Juan Kun)
Chacha Huang
Xiao

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paco Caballero
Writers: Nacho G. Velilla, Oriol Capel, David S. Olivas
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Spain

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Part of the "Perdiendo el norte - Colección" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paco Caballero, shot by David Valldepérez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 7

CAST

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Julián López and Miki Esparbé and Carmen Machi carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7806430 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 90 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Paco Caballero directs. David Valldepérez behind the camera. Ángel Hernández Zoido cuts. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Part of the "Perdiendo el norte - Colección" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Paco Caballero, shot by David Valldepérez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Ángel Hernández Zoido shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Julián López and Miki Esparbé and Carmen Machi carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt7806430 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 90 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: David Valldepérez
Editing: Ángel Hernández Zoido
Production design: Javier Fernández
Costume design: Marta Murillo
Makeup / hair: Caitlin Acheson
VFX supervisor: Félix Bergés
Sound: Álex F. Capilla
Stunt coordinator: Ángel Plana
Runtime: 104 min · 1h 44m
Status: Released
Original language: ES
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Off Course to China (2019)
IMDB rating: 5/10 · 940 votes
MPAA: TV-PG

Awards

1 nomination

Part of

Perdiendo el norte - Colección

Also by

Paco Caballero

Community reviews

What people are saying

ekaterinats2019-10-17
I was surprised to learn that “Perdiendo el Este” is the second chapter of the film “Perdiendo el Norte”. Both of these chapters are outstanding and amazing. This comedy is directed by Paco Caballero, he has made a film which is truly humorous and fascinating due to it is based on cultural contrasts and language confusion. “Perdiendo el Este” was filmed in 2019, the action takes place in Spain and China in very picturesque locations. By the way, one amazing fact is that this comedy is shown on the trip in train AVE (Sevilla-Valencia), therefore it is considered as an appropriate film for all the passengers. The writers have created a script which is thrilling and it includes a lot of embarrassment situations which are close to everyone who has ever tried to live and study abroad. The exotic country of ancient culture has become a modern and vibrant country where everything is possible. That’s why thousands of young people in the world decide to pack their bags and set their course to China. Braulio (Julián López) moved to Hong Kong with Rafa (Miki Esparbé) and Hakan (Younes Bachir) in search of new opportunities. However, it is not easy to succeed in a county where language, culture and customs are totally different from those of Europe. It's about the new adventures of a generation lost in search of fortune. But in their search three members find themselves more lost than ever. For Braulio, his experience in China is miserable until he accidentally meets Xiao (Chacha Huang), a different and modern girl with future expectations. They support each other to achieve their goals: the young woman uses him to frighten the suitors that her father seeks for her, while he tries to marry her to obtain residence. I did really like this film because it shows us a bunch of traditions and customs of Spain and China. One of the brightest episodes took place in Pamplona during the festival of San Fermín, I consider that it is the most interesting scene for Spanish culture lovers. And speaking about the actors of this film, they are truly well selected. One of the actors is Leo Harlem. Last two years he became famous by acting in Spanish comedies such as “El mejor verano de mi vida” and “Padre no hay más que uno”. His acting is really brilliant and heartfelt. The protagonist of this film is Julián López, he acts accurately, every his scene is full of various emotions. The definitely curious thing about this comedy is how people learn foreign languages while living in foreign countries and mingle with the local population. I would recommend watching this comedy for all people whose life is connected with travelling and especially with studying languages. And do remember that “to travel is to come back”, how Gabriel Garcia Márquez wrote in his poem, this film also reminds us that concept.

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