The Simple Things
Las cosas simples
Synopsis
Penelope is a civil servant who lives with her mother, who has Alzheimer's. One day she meets Ulises, a poor old man who has lost his memory and his identity papers. She convinces him that he is her father and he must come home to take care of his wife.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Viña del Mar International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Álvaro Anguita
- Screenplay & Story
- Álvaro Anguita
- Original Title
- Las cosas simples
- Country of Origin
- Chile
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- EQUECO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Álvaro Anguita
Álvaro Anguita
Tomás Alzamora Muñoz
Diego Mendez
Pablo Calisto
Department Leadership Roster
Álvaro Anguita
Director
Tomás Alzamora Muñoz
Director of Photography
Diego Mendez
Editor
Álvaro Anguita
Writer
Pablo Calisto
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Simple Things
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Simple Things about?
Penelope is a civil servant who lives with her mother, who has Alzheimer's. One day she meets Ulises, a poor old man who has lost his memory and his identity papers. She convinces him that he is her father and he must come home to take care of his wife.
Who directed The Simple Things?
The Simple Things was directed by Álvaro Anguita.
Who stars in The Simple Things?
The principal cast of The Simple Things includes Catalina Saavedra, Anita Reeves, Victoria González, Yessica González, Claudio de Barca.
When was The Simple Things released and how long is it?
The Simple Things was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 26m.