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The Other Way Around

The Other Way Around

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The Other Way Around

2024

1h 54m

6.4(66 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

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.

Where to Watch

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Amazon Video

Links & Resources

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Production Companies

Los Ilusos Films

Les films du Worso

ARTE France Cinéma

Ayuntamiento de Madrid

Movistar Plus+

Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales

RTVE

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Itsaso Arana

Itsaso Arana

Ale

Vito Sanz

Vito Sanz

Alex

Fernando Trueba

Fernando Trueba

Padre de Ale

Andrés Gertrúdix

Andrés Gertrúdix

Hermano de Ale

Francesco Carril

Francesco Carril

Amigo

Ana Risueño

Ana Risueño

Profesora de dibujo

Naiara Carmona

Amiga

Pedro Lozano

Amigo

Jon Viar

Jon Viar

Escritor

Valeria Alonso

Valeria Alonso

Amiga

Creative team

Directed by: Jonás Trueba
Written by: Jonás Trueba
Vito Sanz
Produced by: Sylvie Pialat
Alejandro Arenas

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