The Other Side
El otro barrio
Synopsis
Suspected of murder, fifteen year-old Ramón Fortuna is held in a detention centre. He feels as if he has woken from a dream, a dream lived in Vallecas, a working-class neighborhood in Madrid. His childhood is over. His mother and sister have dedicated their lives to him; now, although convinced of his innocence, they are powerless. His lawyer Marcelo - another son of El Barrio - is reluctant to take the case, happier to sever all ties with his secret past and a love long lost.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Salvador García Ruiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Salvador García Ruiz, Elvira Lindo
- Original Score
- Pascal Gaigne
- Original Title
- El otro barrio
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Vía Digital, Tornasol Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Salvador García Ruiz
Salvador García Ruiz, Elvira Lindo
Pascal Gaigne
Teo Delgado
Carmen Frías
Gerardo Herrero
Department Leadership Roster
Salvador García Ruiz
Writer
Salvador García Ruiz
Director
Gerardo Herrero
Producer
Carmen Frías
Editor
Teo Delgado
Director of Photography
Belén Bernuy
Production Design
Silvia García Bravo
Costume Design
Pascal Gaigne
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Other Side
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Other Side about?
Suspected of murder, fifteen year-old Ramón Fortuna is held in a detention centre. He feels as if he has woken from a dream, a dream lived in Vallecas, a working-class neighborhood in Madrid. His childhood is over. His mother and sister have dedicated their lives to him; now, although convinced of his innocence, they are powerless. His lawyer Marcelo - another son of El Barrio - is reluctant to take the case, happier to sever all ties with his secret past and a love long lost.
Who directed The Other Side?
The Other Side was directed by Salvador García Ruiz.
Who stars in The Other Side?
The principal cast of The Other Side includes Àlex Casanovas, Jorge Alcázar, Alberto Ferreiro, Pepa Pedroche, Empar Ferrer.
When was The Other Side released and how long is it?
The Other Side was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Other Side?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Other Side was composed by Pascal Gaigne.
Is The Other Side based on a book or true story?
The Other Side is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elvira Lindo".