Life Marks (2003)
"La vida mancha" (original title)

Director:

Enrique Urbizu

Writer:

Michel Gaztambide

Stars:

May Pascual, Gabriel Moreno, Alfonso Torregrosa

4 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
May Pascual	...	Camarera
Gabriel Moreno	...	Camarero
Alfonso Torregrosa	...	Larrea
Martín Mujica	...	Jubilado
Juan Sanz	...	Fito
Ramón Goyanes	...	Mirón 1
Kike Biguri	...	Mirón 2
Zay Nuba	...	Juana
Sandro Polo	...	Jon
José Coronado	...	Pedro
Yohana Cobo	...	Sara
Antonio Mora	...	Tipo 1
Paco León	...	Tipo 2
Soledad Osorio	...	Señora
Enrique Martínez	...	Visitador Círculo de Lectores

Storyline

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

9 May 2003 (Spain)

Also Known As:

Life Marks

Company Credits

Production Co:

Iberrota Films, Tornasol Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

127 min 128 min (Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"A la sombra de una mentira"
Written by Rosendo Mercado
Performed by Luz Casal and Rosendo Mercado

User Reviews

Excellent performances from three great actors

Beautifully written by Michel Gaztambide, "La vida mancha" portrays the relationship between brothers Fito and Pedro, who have been apart for thirteen years since Pedro left for England and never called. This dramatic picture dives into the complexities of love within the members of a family in such a way that the viewer has no other option than to feel deeply moved.

José Coronado proves himself as the trustworthy leading man he is, while the film also provides great performances from two genuinely fresh faces: Juan Sanz and Zay Nuba. Sanz is so effective that makes his character look endearing despite being a complete loser. He is a charmer in everything he does, and always makes an impression in the viewer, even with bit parts. Zay Nuba makes an impressive debut as Fito's wife Juana with a performance so complex as to portray the inner conflicts of her character.

The mystery surrounding Coronado's character and the subtleties of his actions make this intimate drama feel more like a thriller, but "La vida mancha" is still a really beautiful film and the performances of the three leading actors make it a must-see.