Only Human (2004)
"Seres queridos" (original title)

Leni takes Rafi to meet her family in Madrid. Leni's family is Jewish - mother, father, older sister and daughter, brother, and grandfather. Rafi is Palestinian, in Spain since age 12. ... See full summary »

Directors:

Dominic Harari, Teresa Pelegri

Writers:

Dominic Harari, Teresa Pelegri

Stars:

Guillermo Toledo, Marian Aguilera, María Botto

4 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Guillermo Toledo	...	Rafi
Marian Aguilera	...	Leni Dali
María Botto	...	Tania Dali
Fernando Ramallo	...	David Dalenski
Norma Aleandro	...	Gloria Dali
Alba Molinero	...	Paula Dali
Max Berliner	...	Dudu Dali
Mario Martín	...	Ernesto Dali
Emiliana Olmedo	...	Old Lady Thief
Balbino Lacosta	...	Neighbor Downstairs (as Balbino Acosta)
Paco Martínez	...	Night Security
Manuel Rodal	...	Man in Office
Sara Deray	...	Woman in Office
Ramata Koite	...	Prostitute No. 1
Yohana Cobo	...	Prostitute No. 2

Storyline

Leni takes Rafi to meet her family in Madrid. Leni's family is Jewish - mother, father, older sister and daughter, brother, and grandfather. Rafi is Palestinian, in Spain since age 12. Before her father returns from work, Leni reveals Rafi's origins. He accidentally drops a block of frozen soup out the flat window, probably killing a passerby. Leni initiates a cover-up and Rafi figures out the body is probably Leni's father. The body disappears and without telling the rest of the family what they know, Leni and Rafi organize a search for dad. Mom is sure he's having an affair. Leni's belly-dancing sister kisses Rafi. Her brother grabs a rifle to shoot the Arab. Can anything be put right?

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Plot Keywords:

belly dancing | jewish | pet duck | television reporter | dancing on table | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some sexual content, nudity and language

Details

Official Sites:

Verve Pictures [uk]

Country:

Spain Argentina Portugal UK

Language:

Spanish Hebrew Arabic English

Release Date:

9 July 2004 (Spain)

Also Known As:

Only Human

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$9,590 (USA) (16 June 2006)

Gross:

$282,998 (USA) (6 October 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canal+ España, Greenpoint Films, Madragoa Filmes

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min 93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Visa d'exploitation en France #111613

User Reviews

unexpected good one

Rafi and Lina are in love and she is gonna show him to her family. The main problem is that she is Jew while Rafi is Palestinian. While Lina's mother is trying to digest the notice, Rafi accidentally throws a frozen soap through the window and hits a man that seems to be Lina's father. This, mixed with a fanatic brother, a crazy grandparent, a nymphomaniac sister and all the family as eccentric as this will cause endless comic situations. It is not precisely a masterpiece, but it is terribly funny. It's the proof that in Spain it is possible to make good comedies not related to sex, and, being a little film, it is surprisingly funny.