Backroads
Carreteras secundarias
“The small but graniosos happenings of the time.”
Synopsis
Spain, 1974. A teenager and his father are traveling in a car that is the only property they have. Their life is a continuous move by desolate coastal apartments in the tourism low season. When forced to change route and get away from sea, their lives will change dramatically.
Top Cast
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Antonio Resines
Antonio Lozano
Maribel Verdú
Paquita
Fernando Ramallo
Felipe
Jesús Bonilla
Félix
Miriam Díaz-Aroca
Estrella
Maite Blasco
Tía Elvira
Ramón Langa
Tío Jorge
Montserrat Carulla
Abuela
Alicia Hermida
Benita
Fernando Vivanco
Funcionario Jefe
Natalia Menéndez
Tía Cristina
Tania Adam
Miranda
Kathya Adam
Amy
Luis Perezagua
Guardia Civil 1
Roger Álvarez
Padre Apellániz
Emilio Linder
Don Nicolás
Luis G. Gámez
Ernesto
Eloi Yebra
Marañón
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emilio Martínez Lázaro
- Screenplay & Story
- Ignacio Martínez de Pisón
- Original Score
- Roque Baños
- Original Title
- Carreteras secundarias
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza, Canal+ España, Fernando Trueba PC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emilio Martínez Lázaro
Ignacio Martínez de Pisón
Roque Baños
Iván Aledo
Ana Huete
Department Leadership Roster
Emilio Martínez Lázaro
Director
Cristina Mampaso
Production Design
Lala Huete
Costume Design
Iván Aledo
Editor
Ignacio Martínez de Pisón
Writer
Roque Baños
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Backroads.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backroads
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Backroads about?
Spain, 1974. A teenager and his father are traveling in a car that is the only property they have. Their life is a continuous move by desolate coastal apartments in the tourism low season. When forced to change route and get away from sea, their lives will change dramatically.
Who directed Backroads?
Backroads was directed by Emilio Martínez Lázaro.
Who stars in Backroads?
The principal cast of Backroads includes Antonio Resines, Maribel Verdú, Fernando Ramallo, Jesús Bonilla, Miriam Díaz-Aroca.
When was Backroads released and how long is it?
Backroads was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Backroads?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Backroads was composed by Roque Baños.