Stories Not to be Told

Five stories unfold in the city of Barcelona: Laura is in love with her neighbor, Álex. When they are together talking quietly at home, her partner, Raúl, appears unexpectedly. Laura decides to hide Álex. Luis, still regretful for having been abandoned by his ex-wife, visits some old friends, Carlos and Ana, who encourage him to go out with Sandra, an actress theatrical whom he meets in a cafeteria. Three friends, Carol, Blanca and Ángela, meet again while attending a casting. Andrés, a mature writer, meets his young partner, Bárbara for lunch. Edu, partner of Sofía, with one child and expecting another, is remorseful for having been unfaithful.

Keywords

  • Family Affairs
  • Family Fun
  • San Sebastian Film Festival
  • Spanish Cinema

Actors

  • Anna Castillo
  • Chino Darín
  • Javier Rey
  • Àlex Brendemühl
  • Antonio de la Torre

Director

  • Cesc Gay

Comedy


1h 40min


-12

ES


FR

NL

Spain
2022
Five tales of human vulnerability and the hilarious, painful, and awkward curveballs life throws us.

Five tales of human vulnerability and the hilarious, painful, and awkward curveballs life throws us.


Five stories unfold in the city of Barcelona:

Laura is in love with her neighbor, Álex. When they are together talking quietly at home, her partner, Raúl, appears unexpectedly. Laura decides to hide Álex.

Luis, still regretful for having been abandoned by his ex-wife, visits some old friends, Carlos and Ana, who encourage him to go out with Sandra, an actress theatrical whom he meets in a cafeteria.

Three friends, Carol, Blanca and Ángela, meet again while attending a casting. Andrés, a mature writer, meets his young partner, Bárbara for lunch.

Edu, partner of Sofía, with one child and expecting another, is remorseful for having been unfaithful.

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