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La vida mancha

  • 2003
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
493
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La vida mancha (2003)
AdventureDrama

Fito, a compulsive gambler, married with a son, has long time without seeing his older brother Pedro. Pedro come back alone to pass some time with his brother. This short and banal visit is ... Read allFito, a compulsive gambler, married with a son, has long time without seeing his older brother Pedro. Pedro come back alone to pass some time with his brother. This short and banal visit is going to change their lives.Fito, a compulsive gambler, married with a son, has long time without seeing his older brother Pedro. Pedro come back alone to pass some time with his brother. This short and banal visit is going to change their lives.

  • Director
    • Enrique Urbizu
  • Writer
    • Michel Gaztambide
  • Stars
    • May Pascual
    • Gabriel Moreno
    • Alfonso Torregrosa
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    493
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Enrique Urbizu
    • Writer
      • Michel Gaztambide
    • Stars
      • May Pascual
      • Gabriel Moreno
      • Alfonso Torregrosa
    • 5User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 9 nominations

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    La vida mancha (2003)
    Juan Sanz in La vida mancha (2003)
    Juan Sanz and Zay Nuba in La vida mancha (2003)
    Juan Sanz in La vida mancha (2003)

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    May Pascual
    • Camarera
    Gabriel Moreno
    • Camarero
    Alfonso Torregrosa
    • Larrea
    Martín Mujica
    • Jubilado
    Juan Sanz
    Juan Sanz
    • Fito
    Ramón Goyanes
    • Mirón 1
    Kike Biguri
    • Mirón 2
    Zay Nuba
    • Juana
    Sandro Polo
    • Jon
    Jose Coronado
    Jose Coronado
    • Pedro
    Yohana Cobo
    Yohana Cobo
    • Sara
    Antonio Mora
    • Tipo 1
    Paco León
    Paco León
    • Tipo 2
    Soledad Osorio
    • Señora
    Enrique Martínez
    • Visitador Círculo de Lectores
    Cesáreo Estébanez
    • Estrada
    Silvia Espigado
    • Charo
    Susi Sánchez
    Susi Sánchez
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    • Director
      • Enrique Urbizu
    • Writer
      • Michel Gaztambide
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    User reviews5

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    7/10
    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.
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    • Release date
      • May 9, 2003 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Life Marks
    • Filming locations
      • Madrid, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Euskal Irrati Telebista (EiTB)
      • Iberrota Films
      • Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO)
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $213,614
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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