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Sobering tale about the small-time loser Santiago, who roams the streets of a Spanish town after leaving his wife and children looking for ground under his feet. There only seems to be one way out for him. Surprising, Dardennesque debut by producer Serrano. Somewhere in a Spanish city, Santiago (in his 30s and played by the Mexican painter Bosco Sodi) roams aimlessly and lonely through the streets. His wife has thrown him out and the judge has decided that he cannot see his children for now. Santiago tries to put his life back together again from this unfortunate situation. He has a job in a friend's bar, but is given the sack. Little by little, his life falls apart. The camera (impressive work by David Valdeperez) follows him roaming the streets looking for work and for an aim in life. His only way out seems to be the highest bridge in the city... Scriptwriter and novice director Carlos Serrano Azcona (1969) previously worked on "Japon" by Carlos Reygadas, who is co-producer this ...

Credited cast:
Antonio Martin Beato Antonio Martin Beato
David Bermejo David Bermejo
Ana Casado Boch Ana Casado Boch - Camello
Maria Brunete Maria Brunete - Marta
Sara Montgomery Campbell Sara Montgomery Campbell
Mayte Cedeño Mayte Cedeño - Lucia
Ignacio Cortes Ignacio Cortes
Gabriela Ducca Gabriela Ducca
Tito Ezeizabarrena Tito Ezeizabarrena - Cura
Rodolfo Gilmartin Rodolfo Gilmartin
María Dolores Nadal María Dolores Nadal
Montxo Obeso Montxo Obeso
Bosco Sodi Bosco Sodi - Santiago
Maria Solito Maria Solito
Merilú Solito Merilú Solito
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