The father of a terminally ill girl is determined to grant his daughter's last wish, a ridiculously expensive collectors' costume from a Japanese TV series. The request will drive him into a journey within his city's dark underbelly.
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Awards:
- 14 wins & 30 nominations.
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Cast
| José Sacristán | ... |
Damián
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Marina Andruix | ... |
Bárbara niña
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Raimundo de los Reyes | ... |
Marcos niño
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| Lucía Pollán | ... |
Alicia
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| Luis Bermejo | ... |
Luis
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Alberto Chaves | ... |
Tendero
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Julián Génisson | ... |
Dependiente joyería
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Roser Pujol | ... |
Doctora
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Toña Medina | ... |
Locutora radio (voice)
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| Marisol Membrillo | ... |
Marisol
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| Bárbara Lennie | ... |
Bárbara
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| Israel Elejalde | ... |
Alfredo
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| Eva Llorach | ... |
Laura
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David Pareja | ... |
Javier
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Lourdes Verger | ... |
Chica biquini
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| Elisabet Gelabert | ... |
Ada
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| Julio Arrojo | ... |
Conductor
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Teresa Soria Ruano | ... |
Adela
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Miquel Insua | ... |
Oliver
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Manuel Fernández Nieves | ... |
Camarero Bar Pepe
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Lorena Iglesias | ... |
Psicóloga
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| Javier Botet | ... |
Pepo
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Víctor Mendoza | ... |
Hombre futbolero
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Directed by
| Carlos Vermut | ||
Written by
| Carlos Vermut | ... | () |
Produced by
| Mikel Bernedo Arzak | ... | associate producer |
| Joaquín Cortés Pérez | ... | associate producer |
| Carlos Díaz López | ... | associate producer |
| Manuel García Casas | ... | associate producer |
| Amadeo Hernández Bueno | ... | producer (as Amadeo Hernández) |
| Juan Hernández Santos | ... | associate producer |
| Pedro Hernández Santos | ... | producer |
| Lovemonk | ... | associate producer |
| Alvaro Portanet Hernández | ... | producer (as Álvaro Portanez) |
| José Sámano | ... | associate producer |
| Borja Torres | ... | associate producer |
Cinematography by
| Santiago Racaj | ||
Editing by
| Emma Tusell | ||
Editorial Department
| Cayetano Martín | ... | colorist |
| Miguel A. Trudu | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Sara Bilbatua | ... | (as Sara Bilbatúa) |
Art Direction by
| Carlos Vermut | ||
Costume Design by
| Iratxe Sanz | ||
Makeup Department
| Ambar Khalil Peña | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Iñaki Maestre | ... | makeup and hair / special makeup effects artist |
| Betty Rodríguez | ... | assistant hair stylist |
Production Management
| Montse Lacruz Andreu | ... | production manager (as Montse Lacruz) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| María O'Shea | ... | second assistant director |
| Cayetana Pascual | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Carmen Agulló | ... | property master |
| Carmen Bogaerts | ... | art trainee |
| Eduardo del Castillo | ... | props |
| Andrés Pujol | ... | property master |
| Imma R. | ... | illustrator |
| Javier Tapia | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Eduardo Castro | ... | re-recording mixer (as Eduardo G. Castro) / supervising sound editor (as Eduardo G. Castro) |
| Álex F. Capilla | ... | foley artist |
| Ana Belén Martín | ... | sound producer: La Bocina |
| Antonio Mejías | ... | boom operator (as Antonio Mejias) / boom operator |
| Daniel de Zayas | ... | sound mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Gonzalo Cort | ... | digital compositor |
| Hugo Herrera | ... | coordinator: New Folder |
| Rodrigo Lago | ... | digital compositor |
| Cayetano Martín | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Manel Aguado | ... | assistant camera |
| Rubén Bonet | ... | gaffer |
| Jara Bustos | ... | video assist |
| Virginia Camino | ... | assistant camera |
| Santiago Racaj | ... | camera operator |
| Elena Salcedo Rey | ... | camera operator: making-of |
| Juanjo Sánchez | ... | steadicam operator |
| Pepe Sánchez | ... | electrician |
| Miguel A. Trudu | ... | making-of (as Miguel Trudu) |
| Xabi Tudela | ... | still photographer |
| José Álvarez | ... | key grip |
Casting Department
| María Rodrigo | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Fidel David | ... | costume: Magical Girl Yukiko |
| Damián Vezzoni | ... | costume: mace |
| Alice Waddington | ... | costume: Magical Girl Yukiko |
Music Department
| Alessio Nanni | ... | musician: piano |
Script and Continuity Department
| Gorka Cornejo | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Rubén Cáceres | ... | second production assistant |
| Pedro Hernández Santos | ... | administrator: Aquí y Allí Films |
| Julio Llorente | ... | making of |
| Sergio Ochandiano | ... | production assistant |
| Céline Petit | ... | press attaché: France |
| Carlota Pou | ... | second production assistant |
| Helion Ramalho | ... | production coordinator (as Helión Grande) |
| Clément Rebillot | ... | press attaché: France |
Thanks
| Alejandro Agag | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| José Miguel Fernández Sastrón | ... | the producers wish to thank (as José Migudel Fdez. Sastrón) |
| Antonio Méndez Esparza | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Ernesto Ochandiano | ... | special thanks |
| Helion Ramalho | ... | the producers wish to thank (as Helión Grande) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Avalon (2014) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Bitters End (2016) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Condor (2015) (France) (theatrical)
- Spanisches Filmfest Berlin (2016) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Version Originale (2015) (France) (theatrical)
- Weird Wave (2014) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Weird Wave (2016) (Greece) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Vtf Abogados (law firm)
- Behind the Movies (space keepers)
- Cinevent (insurances)
- Comesa Catering (catering)
- Efe-X (special effects)
- Energy Services (grip and lighting equipment)
- Estudio Verónica (press agency)
- La Bocina (sound post-production)
- Le Public Système (publicity: France)
- Lux Light Team Valencia (grip and lighting equipment)
- Recent Cinema from Spain (programming)
- Recent Spanish Cinema (programming)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Luis, an unemployed literature teacher, is determined to grant what may be the last wish of Alicia, his 12-year-old daughter who is suffering from terminal leukemia: she dreams of owning the costume of Magical Girl Yukiro, her anime star. Unfortunately, the price tag is far beyond his means. But Luis is not one to give up easily, even if it means... abuse or blackmail. Written by Guy Bellinger |
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| Taglines | Be careful what you wish for. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The song for the end credits is "Song of the Black Lizard" by Pink Martini, originally written and sung by Akihiro Miwa for the movie Black Lizard (1962). The film is an adaptation of Yukio Mishima's play which is in turn based on Rampo Edogawa's noir novel, and Mishima wrote the play specifically for Miwa to play the lead. Although Miwa did not star in the 1962 version, he later played the titular role in Black Lizard (1968), another adaptation of the play directed by Kinji Fukasaku. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Ninja Turtles, The Equalizer, Relatos Salvajes, Magical Girl (2014). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Haru Wa Sara Sara See more » |
| Quotes |
Oliver:
[Before Barbara enters the black salamander room and upon meeting the mysterious Oliver for the first time]
Do you like bullfights? Bárbara: No, not much, truthfully. Oliver: I don't like them much either, but it is odd that Spain is specifically the country in which bullfighting is most popular. Do you know why Spain is a country in eternal conflict? Because we cannot decide whether we are a rational country or an emotional one. The Nordic countries, for example, are cerebral countries. However, the Arabs or the Latinos, have accepted their passionate side without complex nor guilt. They all know which side dominates. We Spaniards are on a balance that is suspended precisely in the middle. That is how us Spaniards are... like the bullfights. And what are bullfights? The representation of the struggle between instinct and technique, between emotion and reason. We must accept our instincts and to learn to struggle with them as if they were a bull, so that they do not destroy us. This is exactly what we offer our clients. Could you remove your clothes, please? [Barbara undresses completely] See more » |