Crying Backwards
Synopsis
Fleeing a painful past, Nico travels from Spain to New Zealand to start over, but when a vibrant young actress pulls him into an ambitious student musical film competition, he’s forced to face his fears, open up to new friendships, and rediscover the spark of storytelling that might just heal him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Rice
- Screenplay & Story
- Javier Sánchez Sánchez
- Original Title
- Crying Backwards
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Rice
Javier Sánchez Sánchez
Sebastian Boyes
Edward Rice
Andrew Suntanaraj, Edward Rice, Javier Sánchez Sánchez
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Rice
Director
Javier Sánchez Sánchez
Writer
Andrew Suntanaraj
Producer
Sebastian Boyes
Director of Photography
Edward Rice
Editor
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What is Crying Backwards about?
Fleeing a painful past, Nico travels from Spain to New Zealand to start over, but when a vibrant young actress pulls him into an ambitious student musical film competition, he’s forced to face his fears, open up to new friendships, and rediscover the spark of storytelling that might just heal him.
Who directed Crying Backwards?
Crying Backwards was directed by Edward Rice.
Who stars in Crying Backwards?
The principal cast of Crying Backwards includes Javier Sánchez Sánchez, Jess Thompson, Hugo Montgomery, Billie Deganutti, Gabriel Leggett.
When was Crying Backwards released and how long is it?
Crying Backwards was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 26m.