What You Once Were
Lo que fuiste
“Images outlive those who film them.”
Synopsis
A boy spends a weekend with his grandpa, who has promised to teach him how to develop photographs. They have never spent this much time together before. The boy soon discovers that his grandpa is a very serious and quiet man. What initially seems like a boring activity sparks a passion that unites them both in an unexpected way.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Avilés Acción Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Iván Ladeiras
- Screenplay & Story
- Iván Ladeiras
- Original Score
- Mario G. Cortizo
- Original Title
- Lo que fuiste
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Production Studios
- Iván Ladeiras
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iván Ladeiras
Iván Ladeiras
Mario G. Cortizo
Rodrigo de Pablo
Marcos BY
Iván Ladeiras, Jose Ladeiras, Manuel Ladeiras
Department Leadership Roster
Iván Ladeiras
Director
Rodrigo de Pablo
Director of Photography
Marcos BY
Editor
Mario G. Cortizo
Original Music Composer
Jose Ladeiras
Producer
Manuel Ladeiras
Producer
Iván Ladeiras
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for What You Once Were.
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Frequently Asked Questions About What You Once Were
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is What You Once Were about?
A boy spends a weekend with his grandpa, who has promised to teach him how to develop photographs. They have never spent this much time together before. The boy soon discovers that his grandpa is a very serious and quiet man. What initially seems like a boring activity sparks a passion that unites them both in an unexpected way.
Who directed What You Once Were?
What You Once Were was directed by Iván Ladeiras.
Who stars in What You Once Were?
The principal cast of What You Once Were includes Darío Rodríguez, Enrique Villanueva.
When was What You Once Were released and how long is it?
What You Once Were was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for What You Once Were?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What You Once Were was composed by Mario G. Cortizo.