- EXTENDED SYNOPSIS
Hortensia es una oficinista del INEM divorciada y aburrida que no ha vuelto atener ninguna relación desde que su marido la abandonó por una mujer más jovenque ella. Centrada en el cuidado de su hijo y en su trabajo, no hace caso a losconsejos de América, su mejor amiga, que la anima a vivir el presente ¡Ya!Jorge, un tipo corriente, separado y optimista será el encargado de cambiarlesu vida. Convencido de que el destino ha decidido darle una segunda oportunidad,ve en Hortensia la clave para encontrar la felicidad.Las relaciones y enredos entre Jorge, Hortensia, su mejor amiga, el ex deHortensia, el nuevo novio chino de la ex de Jorge, el padre de Jorge y el hijode Hortensia aportan el punto ácido y de humor en toda esta historia.
Hortensia is a bored office worker in the INEM (National Employment Office).She’s divorced and hasn’t had a relationship since her husband left her for ayounger woman. She spends all her time looking after her son or at work anddoesn’t pay any attention to the advice from América, her best friend, whotries to get her to live in the present. Now!Jorge, an ordinary guy, separated and optimistic is going to be the person incharge of changing her life. Convinced fate has decided to give him anotherchance he thinks Hortensia is the key to finding happiness.The relationships and affairs between Jorge, Hortensia, her best friend,Hortensia’s ex-husband, the new Chinese boyfriend of Jorge’s ex-wife, Jorge’sfather and Hortensia’s son bring a acid, humoristic touch to this story.
- CAST
Performance | Name | Role |
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Cast | Belén, Ana | Hortensia |
Cast | Fernández, Eduard | Jorge |
Cast | Sacristán, José | Juan (Padre de Jorge |
Cast | Pujalte, María | Ángeles (ex de Jorge) |
Cast | Pardo, Rosario | América (compañera de Hortensia) |
Cast | Colomo, Fernando | Encargado Chiquijuegos |
Cast | Berriatúa, Zoe | Chico rubio |
Cast | Wu, Carlos | Chen |
Cast | Kaniowsky, Julen | Joaquín |
Cast | Balagué, Carmen | Farmacéutica |
Cast | Arevalo, Raúl | Vendedor |
Cast | Fatmi, Farid | Parado magrebí |
Cast | García Serrano, Yolanda | Carmela |
- CREW
Performance | Name | Notes |
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Production | Benítez, César | |
Directed by | Gómez Pereira, Manuel | |
Line Production | Vázquez Rodríguez, Alejandro | |
Production Manager | Jareño, David | |
Screenplay | Oristrell, Joaquín | |
Screenplay | García Serrano, Yolanda | |
Screenplay | Piedrahita, Luis | |
Screenplay | Molinero, Carlos | |
Cinematography | Amorós, Juanaec | |
Score | Mendizábal, Binguen | |
Film Editing | Salcedo, José | |
Production Design - Art Direction | Rossell, Josep | |
Costume | Watty, Margaret | |
Sound Mixer | Peinado, Agustín | |
Sound Design | Lasvignes, Raúl | |
Re-recording mixer | Bermúdez, José Antonio | |
Assistant Director | Soto, Javier | |
Casting | Utrilla, Carmen | |
Make-up | Hernández, Juan Pedro | |
Hairdressing | Olmedo, Rodolfo | |
Special Effects | Abades, Reyes | |
Visual Effects | Calvo, Jorge | |
Visual Effects | Mad Pix |
- FILM & TRAILER RATINGS
Film Rating | Duration | Certification |
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NOT RECOMMENDED FOR AUDIENCES UNDER 13 | 91 min. | 5/21/2004 |
Trailer Rating | Runtime | Certification |
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NOT RECOMMENDED FOR AUDIENCES UNDER 13 | 2 min. seg. | 10/7/2004 |
Video Rating | Runtime | Certification |
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NOT RECOMMENDED FOR AUDIENCES UNDER 13 | 91 min. seg. | 3/28/2005 |
- PUBLIC GRANTS
Grant | Amount |
---|---|
Grants - Amortisation of Feature Films - General | 836,613.24 € |
Grants - Preservation of negatives and original supports | 11,646.06 € |
Grants - Reducing interest - Production | 29,100.00 € |
- CREW
Tag | Information |
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Year of the Spanish Films Catalogue | 2004 |
Production year | 2004 |
Length | Largometraje |
Film Formats | 35 mm. |
Running time | 91 minutos |
Original footage | 2.472 metros |
Sound Studios | Cinearte (Sonorización) |
Sound Studios | 4 Sounds 4 (Montaje de sonido) |
Emulsion | Eastmancolor |
Aspect ratio | Scope 1:2,35 |
Laboratories | Madrid Film Lab |
Laboratories | Fotofilm Madrid, S.A. |
Edit Facilities | Dos Encadena Dos |
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- DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES & INFO






- Festivals and Awards
Awards | Section | Person / Company |
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8º Festival De Cine Español De Málaga | Premio del Público | |
Xiv Premios Turia 2005 | Mejor actriz española (Ana Belén) y mejor actor español (Eduard Fernández) |