The Occupant

2020 1h 43m ES

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 820

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Synopsis

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An unemployed executive is forced to sell his apartment. When he discovers that he still has the keys, he becomes obsessed with the family that now lives there and decides to recover the life he has lost, at any price.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Javier Gutiérrez
Javier
Mario Casas
Tomás
Bruna Cusí
Lara
Ruth Díaz
Marga
Iris Vallés Torres
Mónica
Cristian Muñoz
Dani
David Ramírez
Damián
David Selvas
Darío

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Pastor
Writers: David Pastor, Àlex Pastor, Jun Matsuura
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Spain

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1 / 5

ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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2 / 5

CAST

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Directed by David Pastor, shot by Pau Castejón Ubeda. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 5

DIRECTOR

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

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4 / 5

CAST

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Javier Gutiérrez and Mario Casas and Bruna Cusí carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 5

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9345754 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Pastor directs. Pau Castejón Ubeda behind the camera. Martí Roca cuts. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 6 years ago.
2Directed by David Pastor, shot by Pau Castejón Ubeda. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Martí Roca shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Javier Gutiérrez and Mario Casas and Bruna Cusí carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt9345754 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Pau Castejón Ubeda
Editing: Martí Roca
Production design: Sylvia Steinbrecht
Costume design: Olga Rodal
Makeup / hair: Concha Rodríguez
Sound: Oriol Tarragó
Stunt coordinator: Marc Padró
Runtime: 103 min · 1h 43m
Status: Released
Original language: ES
Certification (US): R
IMDB: The Occupant (2020)

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What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-30
★ 7/10
The Occupant is a gripping thriller about Javier, a man struggling to let go of his past wealth and happiness, driven by denial and jealousy. The film explores dark themes of identity theft and manipulation, though some plot points—like characters’ naive trust and illogical security lapses—challenge believability. Javier’s mysterious and intense portrayal stands out, but supporting roles could use more depth. Despite some flaws, the story’s tension and unsettling atmosphere make it a compelling watch for thriller fans. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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